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maintenance person

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The job looks great on paper and sounds good in the interview, but after a few months the rotating 12 shifts (two weeks in days, two weeks in nights, every other weekend off) start to take a toll. If you’re in your 20s sure, you’ll be able to handle it. 40s and up, it’s a struggle. Scheduling appointments can really only be done on the weeks you work nights because normal schedule is 5a-5p and everything is pretty much closed by 5pm. My position is stuck in the scale house billing live loads on days, and pre-loaded trailers on nights. You also deal with drivers dropping off empty trailers and picking up loaded ones, recording the scaled weight of pre-loaded trailers, and then when one certain person is off for the day or the weekend you’re responsible for billing rail car loads as well . On a busy night with trailers and rail cars, you might process up to 200 bills in one shift. It doesn’t seem like or sound like a lot of work until you’re doing it. The pay is ok, there’s no set timeframe for raises and you’re not reviewed on a regular basis making raises difficult.  The benefits package is the only really great thing. For example, my child had hundreds of dollars in dental work done and I paid a whopping $25 out of pocket. But that’s not going to keep someone there forever. If advancements were easier, maybe but you have to be there for a while for them to even consider you unless you have an “in”. 


My experience with this company has unfortunately been very disappointing. Despite initial expectations, it became clear early on that this organization is not veteran-friendly and does not foster an inclusive or supportive environment for all employees.

The health benefits are among the weakest I’ve encountered. The company uses Dayforce for benefits management, which is extremely difficult to navigate and provides little user support or clarity. This adds unnecessary frustration to what should be a straightforward process.

Work-life balance is virtually non-existent. There is constant micromanagement, often to the point of undermining productivity and employee morale. Leadership appears more focused on oversight than trust or development.

Perhaps most concerning, the HR department is unresponsive and unwilling to assist employees with legitimate concerns. Attempts to raise issues or request support are frequently ignored or deflected.

Overall, this company would greatly benefit from reevaluating its culture, management practices, and commitment to employee well-being. Until then, I would not recommend it for those seeking a supportive, professional, or veteran-friendly workplace.

The best place ever worked. Smart people, work safe and do good work. They are really nice - nicest and most generous people I've ever worked with. Everyone looks out for each other.   

A typical day at work is me going to my desk and doing my job. There is not a lot of looking over your shoulder and micro managing. We do our jobs and we enjoy the people we work with.

Management is great. You couldn't pick the managers out of a crowd of people standing around 9 times out of 10, because they don't throw their weight around and they act just like regular people. They're professional and good at their jobs, but they're chill and fun to be around. They're fair with their managing style.

Everything I just said can be said about my co-workers. They're nice and hard working. 

The hardest part of my job is keeping up with the work, but everybody is supportive, and if you're pulling your own weight there is no real problem.

The most enjoyable part of the job is being around the people who work here.

Work schedule is twelve hour shifts on a two week rotation that switches from days to nights at the end of the rotation. Work is 24/7/365 and Work holidays if it lands on your scheduled day. Great pay, bonus structure,  and benefits but pay becomes stagnant when you reach the top of your pay limit for your job level. Work is constant and environment is based off of the current temperature/weather even though jobs are mostly indoors. Vacation is 40 hours after 1 year, 80 hours after 5 years, 120 hours after 10 years, and max out at 160 hours after 15 years. No personal days but a progressive disciplinary process for call offs.

At the start of the day I would look at the orders of trucks and rail cars that needed to be loaded. Inspect my crane and load either flat steel or coiled on to either a rail car or truck.
I learned to run an over head crane with up to 10 magnets and two trollies. I can run heavy machienery, run a slitter and am a fast learner.
The Management and co workers were good to work with.
Hardest part of job was getting moved to the Slitter and 2years later they started cutting hours in fear of losing coil products and going strictly to plate.
Most enjoyable was the security

What is the best part of working at the company?
Pay they at well but don’t treat you well

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management turns everything into your fault use cameras to twist things around all you want to do is make a living for ur family 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Good ole boys if they like you they will give you raises no way shape are form on merit or seniority 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work hard sweat you tail off and watch everything you do because they will be looking for any way to fire you

The staff at SSAB are great to work with!!!
They are improving each month.

Typical day is spend resolving escalated support tickets, creating accounts or workflows to grant access to accounts.
I learned more about improving communication skills.
Management is open, they do not micromanage.
Co-workers are hard workers and fun to be with.
Hardest part of the job is getting information for the customers.
Most enjoyable part is getting to work to see what I can solve!

When I worked as an administrative assistant in the heat  treat department I absolutely loved my boss and loved the company but when I changed departments it was horrible.  Technical Services has serious communication issues and management was terrible.  This is when I found out the hard truth and seen how things really were with the company.  There is a lack of support from HR and no one was there to help when you really needed it

Absolute worst place to work point blank period. They hire you as a temp and delay you getting hired on. Cameras everywhere watching your every move. Written up for nonsense. Do yourself a favor and don’t apply for anything this company has to offer. Job security? They were talking about layoffs within a month of me being there. This place is absolutely horrible and so random hair follicle tests. That “production bonus” doesn’t mean anything when you’re a temp for 2+ years 

They have people lined up for management jobs ahead of time, you go through the application and interview process just because they have to buy already know who is moving into the position. More of a buddy buddy system for management roles.  If you want to earn more, you have to go back into production and work your way back up the chain with no guarantees of a management job.  

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Production operator 20 salaries reported	$75,000 per year
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Structural engineer 2 salaries reported	$101,026 per year
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