welder

cnc operator

assembler

production supervisor

maintenance technician

SAF-HOLLAND

   I have learned alot with them but they do fall short on proper training of employees, both new and seasoned. Most things I have learned here where through trial and error or google. The attendance point system is outdated and falls short of the needs of today's workers. If you miss on the 1st of the month you will have to work about 50 days without missing or being late to make that point back,an almost impossible feat for parents,caretakers,people with medical issues, or people with a life of any kind. The union/company relationship is sad to put it lightly. I believe that is mostly caused by the archaic ideologys this company and it's employees hold on to. They have no Employee retention Incentives, no bonus for union workers, and no merit raise program. They say you can negotiate your own wages, yet will not pay higher than the minimum allowed by the union contract due to "fairness"... all that said they are the most safety conscious company I have worked for. Almost every safety issue I have brought to their supervisors attention has been addressed promptly,  if supervisors were dragging their feet on an issue the plant managers and/or office personnel made sure to expedite the process. The supervisors are hard but fair. The Hardest thing about the job, the unrealistic production expectations put on the employees due to bad scheduling, not having parts, or machines breaking down. Beat part is the people you work with, MOST of them are fun loving, enthusiastic, and HARD WORKING individuals. 6 out of 10 stars overall.

This is a solid place for a first welding job. There is plenty of overtime available — up to 84 hours per week during peak production and typically around 60–64 hours per week during normal operations. If you are looking to gain hours quickly and increase your income, this can be a good opportunity.

The shop provides strong exposure to robotic welding and MIG welding, which is valuable experience for someone starting out in the trade. It’s a good place to build foundational skills and gain confidence.

However, flexibility can be limited when production demands are high. Weekend work may be required with short notice, and attendance policies are strictly enforced. Employees are expected to be available when needed.

The work environment is very smoky at times, and ventilation is limited . Investing in a PAPR welding helmet or wearing a respirator is strongly recommended for personal comfort and protection.

Additionally, music is not permitted on the shop floor, including earbuds or speakers, and violations can result in disciplinary action.

For long-term career growth, higher pay, or improved work-life balance, you may eventually want to explore other opportunities once you’ve gained experience.

Best of luck! 

I made a lot of new friends here. Work hard, and you will be paid for your effort. Just do the job. Be on time; everything is fair when your there, but if you make a mistake, it will cost you your job. But I was overworked and could not manage my body; my fatigue management did not care, and I did not have any days to get released. I had to work to the point where I was too stressed, and my sleep aponia was too much to handle. Work is rough, and my body was working to much, so I had no sleep with all the OT I was getting. They will give you overtime, but my body just was not able to do the hours. I f there employees dont work the good people will have to be overworked for the ones that are not participating in the work there suppose to do . so you will get extra hours for peoples mistakes kinda funny way to make those who give your shift the best are ask to fill for the mistakes of managment and bad apples.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The checks haven't bounced, yet.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
 Upper Management's bull s#it! They say they care but if they did, the person from Muskegon would of actually have come out and talked to the workers, instead of having a " town talk" meeting and talking about himself. Let's stick to business at hand? Laid off 80 union workers and "0" management, when bad management calls  caused us to loose the contracts. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Union environment is good, very professional workers.
They are tired of management not even communicating with each other, and not even being able to tie their shoelaces. 


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Why run away and join the carnival when you can punch in and watch the circus for free, bring plenty of popcorn 🍿!

None of the work is particularly demanding or difficult and the people are all fun and easy to get along with but HR will crucify you if given half a chance. No FMLA for the first year and no real union protection for the first 90 days. That's when they'll get you. Family member terminally ill? That's a point against you for every day you're out taking care of said family member. So you can point out and lose your job OR you can voluntarily resign before that happens. HR doesn't care as long as you're gone. Death in the family? Yeah, that's gonna be at least a point if you have to leave early or come in late bc of it. People getting sick and dying is very inconvenient for the company and they will punish you for it. But you'll be fine as long as nothing goes wrong in your life.

Before this Covid-19 virus started this company was already a virus of its own. Management is a joke. Cooperates never care to understand, no actions taken for the real problems with this facility. Poor maintenance, unsafe working speeds, unorganized office workers. During welding test at the North plant a group of 10+ employees literally stand there around one computer for hours out of a day getting nothing accomplished other than personal drama. 

Saf Muskegon was a great place in the early days . Things came unglued once they started ignoring the major accomplishments of some without all the education and rewarding those that came in with “ superior “ intellect because they simply had degrees or were interns and buddies with your boss, It’s a very complicated situation there and most people run around like drones doing what the “superior” people say ..  Don’t think for yourself or you might make someone above you upset . 
Even if you are correct you better do the wrong thing or risk upsetting your boss because he went to a prominent college 

Human resource representatives here are discourteous, unprofessional and frankly disrespectful. You will catch nothing but attitude from them. Overtime is posted every weekend canceled with little notice. Planning a weekend is impossible. Day shift is impossible to get. You will be a second shift worker. They have a union contract that is supposed to be black and white but the company will adlib it as they see  Never mind what that pesky contract states. For the benefit of the company is what you will hear.  I could go on and on,but I won't. You have been warned work here at your own risk.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I have paid time off health care, union  work, Training for jobs and advancement if i like to tackle that job and the people the i can actual learn something from instead of the run around 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
weather if it will end or grow with the right tools to work with 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
the input you  get from the workers about past and present ideas Willing to train young people

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy and extremely productive when its time to start your job you working with parts that or on the road as we text and chat

What is the best part of working at the company?
The pay is good!  But need more hours.  They cut hours recently and it's been hard.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It's a environment full of different things that could potentially be dangerous if someone isn't careful.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Culture is optimistic.  Some workers don't like it and they can be downgrading the job.  Just have to be stronger 💪.  The bosses are easy going if you complete your work like you should.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
There is usually a goal for production.  It's fast paced.  And requires dedication.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Welder 36 salaries reported	$21.13 per hour
Cnc operator 2 salaries reported	$23.25 per hour
Assembler 23 salaries reported	$17.34 per hour
Production supervisor 1 salary reported	$57,500 per year
Maintenance technician 1 salary reported	$22.92 per hour

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