production operator

maintenance technician

tool and die maker

quality auditor

quality assurance inspector

THE OAKWOOD GROUP

So far for the short time I've personally been working here I've met some good coworkers that are friendly and helpful as long as you show you want to work which is fair. 
I get 3 personal paid days I can use whenever and they have a 8 points system here with it being unionized through UAW and the points drop off monthly not yearly which is new to me compared to other union environments I've been in.
I don't know much yet about their medical, dental, vision benefits as you don't get that till after 90 days but they have 401k but no match yet. 
If you are looking for a very simple easy tasking work environment then I'd recommend working here but the pay is between $16.51 an hour to I think maybe $17.51 depending on if you are working days, afternoons, or night shift which you are also at risk of getting bumped by higher seniority.



When I first got hired in and started this job I thought it was not that bad and that this would be a new start for myself, I quickly learned that this is not the case. I work as a production operator stamping car parts and the work itself is not hard at all BUT the management and team leads SUCK! My first day here the trainers threw me on a press and just told me to run. They did not show me how to run or how much to run or even how the parts are supposed to go on the press. I’m a quick learner and figured it out myself but that’s not the point. The workers also need a pay raise! There’s no way that you should be making under $15/hr for stamping car parts especially with that being a liability! Overall this job is repetitive and boring. Lack of communication skills and also lack of upper management. Upper management and supervisors play favoritism.

The Oakwood Group is a Family owned manufacturer of Automotive Interior parts - specifically metal speaker covers or grilles and safety plastics. The company has grown exponentially over the past three years. Our products are in high demand and we continue to find innovative ways to partner with speaker companies and auto makers to maintain a large share of our markets.

We have some work to do internally to develop our capabilities in leadership, technology, and standards, but our future is bright and our potential is immense! 

The work is easy and consistent. Management isn’t genuinely supportive, they tell you what you want to hear but will let issues continue. So don’t waste your time going to higher ups, you will be the joke of your issue. Workplace culture needs an upgrade with the times. Quite outdated and behind. The hardest part of the job is management and bullies. Too many reports on people on serious matters and they don’t take it serious until something happens. Not all but most. The most enjoyable part of the job now is when it’s time to go home. This place needs a lot of work, and better management. 

im just gonna be as blunt as possible, its a job, you will be paid, and on time, some errors happen with checks once in a blue moon, but they do rectify the issue. The H.R. Team at this location is the absolute worst ive ever ran into, they do not care about their employees one bit. Management can be a pain also, my direct manager did absolutely nothing for me, everything i tried to reach out to him about that i needed help with, he just sent me to H.R. then H.R. would ask why is he sending me to them? this is a good company for a stable check and thats it. dont expect great things from here. you want something fullfilling, any where but here will do that.

This company is constantly moving people up and creating new positions and finding better ways to manage and control data. Need better staff, experience isn't everything. They hire people with the most experience, and they are not as adept at handling situations. They need someone to come in and take control of their duties in a professional way. They like older people to be in charge, that is the culture. However, here, it is the youngest who contribute the most.

Everyday is a new challenge. 

Management is not good, they fail regarding taking initiative and coming up with fresh ideas. I've fought to implement positive change. It is happening, but they move too slow for me. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Had room to grow with company. Great overtime, what I didn't like was , how employees got easily bumped and had no choice of what shift they went to.  Regardless if they have children or not.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Long hours short breaks and sweltering heat .

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Mixed and diverse, no complaints!!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Productive and efficient, stayed on task until end of shift. Was able to communicate with other co-workers while on shift from time to time.

It was very productive and fun to work there.  Employees were great to be around and I learned a lot of other parts of the automotive industry that I did not know.  The job was very stress full at times and very busy.  Spent lots of nights at work later than intended due to expedited trucks coming in.  Unable to leave until everything was shipped out of the shipping department.  Enjoyed working with my group of people in the shipping department and we were always joking around with one another.

A typical day at work is to show up on time and achieve the daily task that is asked of me by management. I learned how to deal with one issue at a time in a professional manner. I have been blessed to work for a family oriented management team that gives every opportunity for advancement. I have worked with very friendly co-workers willing to carry the weight for each-other and the days I can't save the company money are the most hardest days of the job. The things that I enjoy the most of my tenure with the Oakwood Group was gaining the experience with engineering and management to become the processing technician that I am.

This job offers little or no room for advancement in higher salary positions after backup line lead as they will outsource for a position. Competitive pay is a joke. Their “bonuses” are mediocre at best especially when it only tally’s out to be an extra $1.50 only if you work 40+ hours meanwhile the neighboring warehouses base pay still exceeds your pay with bonus. The union here is a joke. It’s almost like they pay off our union reps to not represent or give us little to no time with our concerns. Expects us to just conform to horrible work conditions.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Production operator 1 salary reported	$16.25 per hour
Maintenance technician 10 salaries reported	$31.25 per hour
Tool and die maker 2 salaries reported	$32.25 per hour
Quality auditor 1 salary reported	$16.00 per hour
Quality assurance inspector 6 salaries reported	$16.42 per hour

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