chemical operator

shift leader

laboratory technician

account manager

r&d engineer

TOK America

It is a company that strives to make great products, despite misguided QA and Japanese  "engineering" missteps. The customer checks the information provided and finds that it isn't quite right. Surface compliance happens. Meetings run on and a certain sub-group doesn't perform (read: expects others to do their job).
The downward spiral started ever so slowly ten years ago and it has become more pronounced during the past  nine months. The Japanese component has nothing to lose- they will transfer back to their home and jobs. The American component has a lot to lose and it is already under way.

Understaffed and over worked. High stress environment. Toxic workplace in many departments. There are many good people who work here, but mid-level management makes working here unbearable. Upper level management seems to be oblivious to this, and/or is swayed by what the managers tell them. Great benefits and regular bonuses. Terrible work/life balance for most departments. Regularly expected to meet unreasonable deadlines, and have unreasonable expectations. High turnover rate, most new hires don't last very long, often quitting within a few days. Those that do stick around usually leave for another job within a few months. Avoid this place if at all possible.

a typical day at work: early AM start, late PM finish (no US work cultural recognition)
what you believe you learned: technical 
management: those who aren't US born, won't survive
workplace culture: (non English) language are spoken, ie. trust...
the hardest part of the job; Adaptation to non US standards
the most enjoyable part of the job: Closing the laptop

The company has grown from 20 employees to 100 employees.  In my opinion, corporate culture has changed due to this increase. Since the company is Japanese multinational company, working in Japanese culture environment is a challenge. The most enjoyable part will be left alone focusing on your job tasks.

T.O.K. america was a great learning experience.  I got to learn everything from working within a Hazmat environment to driving various types of equipment, such as Taylor duns, Scissor lifts, riding pallet jacks and multiple types of forklifts.  We worked a great schedule that left us with a balance between work and family life.

duck and hide, then go back to fun stuff when the engineer is back in his office.  Avoid visitors, especially "the Biggest Customer".  HSE program is of no help here and the HSE manager is not to be trusted.  

Many "professinals" here are proud of their education and lack the ability to work.  EHS is a joke and most of the  safety program is with rolled eyes.  

I enjoy working at TOK, the team culture I really enjoy working with everyone. Team is supportive and kind. Work is always challenging and exciting as each day is different.

Overall a good honest company but management could do a better job of communicating with workers.

Was not a fan of this company as soon as I started working there.  very dangerous work not enough safety, everyone knew about It but we just kept her mouth shut and work 12 and a half hour days 6 days a week

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Chemical operator 3 salaries reported	$19.63 per hour
Shift leader 1 salary reported	$27.00 per hour
Laboratory technician 3 salaries reported	$23.65 per hour
Account manager 9 salaries reported	$74,889 per year
R&d engineer 6 salaries reported	$87,000 per year

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