field service technician

mechanic

lead technician

shop manager

territory manager

Shermco Industries

Working at Shermco has proven to be one of the most been most rewarding yet exhausting career choices I could have made, and I don't regret my decision.  However, it's definitely not for everyone.

You will work long hours, usually hours away from home.  Official training is very unlikely, and you will be expected to watch/learn/repeat on a quick basis.  Depending on your attitude, your ability to work terrible jobs, and ability to learn on the fly, you have unlimited potential at Shermco.  You'll be paid well for your efforts, and as long as you remain humble and do your best to get along with everyone, you will be an extremely valued member of the team.  Everyday is a little different, and you'll learn more about the power industry faster than what a classroom or desk job could offer you.  

Most people don't stick around too long due to the pressure it puts on a healthy life, and with good reason.  Depending on how much you allow yourself to work, it will become unhealthy and people often get burnt out quickly.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
they are all about no stress. there is no pressure with the understanding that a correct job is needed the first time around



What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
the machines are large manual lathes, which is a specialty in this world of cnc. some of the pieces are tons, and between centers, so attention to set up was paramount. all the tolerances were to press fits of a few tenths, and there was a lot of papering in to dimension. even on a small bore there needed to be a 8 or a 12 point check, self QC

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
basically friendly, with one exception. there was one machinist that went out of his way to be condescending, and very derogatory. the management knew and acknowledged the problem as best as they could. they still need the work out the door so there was a balance of how they could address the problem.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
the jobs were assigned on aboard, you looked at your assignment, did the work, and the powers that be basically let you be.

We normally have a monday morning safety meeting, about situation we encounter everyday on the jobsite. Management seem to always been available for their employees, they tend to work with their employee on giving time off for personal reason. They had no issue on finding a job for their employees to work on. Management key was to make sure that each employee took a training course to make sure that we was Knowledgeable at our worksite. The culture life was very mix, we at tend to get along well with on another.The hardest part was coming into the company not knowing a single thing about the job. What made it fun was hands on getting to learn and working together as a team, we push ourselves to make sure we get the job done in a safely and timely manner. The most enjoyable part about the job is something different from the last job, encountering a new situation and learning. Learn to splice a cable doing terms, ducting and testing Delta Y transformer.

The company is a great place to work. It is a mid-sized company with around 1500 employees across North America. The company is goal, and safety values are what drive their work processes. Challenges are adaptable at the company and flexibility is built in.

Typical design/engineering firm focused on the Electrical industry. They are receptive to hiring those without experience and training them to be successful in that role. However, they will overload you with work and not provide support to avoid burnout. The pay rate and raises are something that lacks in a good direction but does seem to be improving. The most difficult portion of the job is managing the cliental in the "shermco" way and doing things that they want instead of what may be "right". The most enjoyable part of the job was the other people working with you and fight the fires together. Those that know you're drowning will lend a hand it just never seems to be the management group doing so. 

Company promises a lot but doesn’t always deliver.  Do not listen to what you are told whatsoever by your manger or upper management when it comes to not being terminated for any misoperation you are directly or indirectly involved with at a job site, you will be treated the same as if you caused the misoperation and you will be terminated after what appears to be 3.  If you are on site and a misoperation occurs, start looking for another job.  Because the company will  terminate you  eventually

However, if you are a family man that share’s the responsibility of a household with a significant other this place is not for you.

If you’re a head of household and you’re spouse does not work it’s a perfect setup. Be prepared to spend 60+ hours a week on the regular on top of weekends. Pay is not great but with OT and double time you make up for it. Benefits are average. Be expected to be good in your trade. Otherwise you will be pushed aside with the undesirable’s.

Good company but there are better out there if you are patient. 

My advice make your money while you search for a actual career job!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people.  Working across multiple services, so many great down-to-earth hard-working people.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing majorly stressful.  Just learning about the business and how best to support each team.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture was laid-back and easy going.  Everyone I encountered was very kind and helpful.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Meetings to support projects.  Ordering equipment for new hires, daily updates and emails.

The News Letter Remind everyone of potential dangers. The letter also recaps recent meetings with the with high-level people like the Mayor of Dallas. It gives you updates of current job location from stateside and abroad. They announce a monthly safety slogan winner. Congratulations are given to recently promoted individuals. Introductions are made to new team members (welcome to Shermco!) “Health for Life” screening program where employees get details about the upcoming health & safety information and up and coming events.

If you have a family don't bother working here. This company will promise you the world then take it all away. Management lies to your face everyday pretends to be your friend but will stab you in the back quickly. If you work hard and looking for something in return you won't get it here. If you do drugs and fail a drug test this is the company for you. Shermco will let good hard working people go and keep the people on probation that fail drug test and can't get on work on time. The management has certain people they like and if you are not in the clique your job isn't safe. Managers will tell you they will go to bat for you but that's only for certain people.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Field service technician 7 salaries reported	$45.71 per hour
Mechanic 4 salaries reported	$31.25 per hour
Lead technician 4 salaries reported	$30.75 per hour
Shop manager 4 salaries reported	$130,000 per year
Territory manager 1 salary reported	$115,000 per year

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