mig welder

manufacturing engineer

truck driver

tig welder

shift manager

Vactor Manufacturing

Managment  doesnt manage other shifts and doesn't give consequence's to constant wrong doings, and lets them do whatever they want, it makes it hard to care for the company whom is imbedded with favoritism to the 100th degree, and advancements are only there if you know someone or your a brown nosier. Pay is good but that's the only thing keeping employees to stay there. Management pretends to care about the workers but we all knew it was fake. very short breaks barely long enough to eat a sandwich. As for any concerns regarding working it typically goes in one ear out the other with management and especially if it involves spending money. This isn't a union job either but hey if they ever got in there I'm sure management would corrupt the union reps too. pay is good but save yourself the stress and aggravation.

Great training, with hands on from trainer. Great employees and the management...though has a good grip on production but not 100% involved, that’s left to the crew leaders. Tons of work and optional overtime. Profit sharing, 401K and bonuses. On point system and PTO from day one. And great vacation incentives per year. Wish i could of stayed there for i was there 8 years and would of retired if i stayed. But i highly recommend this job if your a tradesmen in painting, welding CNC machinist and semi-driver.  

Management pampers the hourly workers and plant managers.  Everyone else is fodder.
Several years ago the owners forced salaried people to a 5% pay cut - so the owners can get their big bonuses.
They never gave it back and have failed to give cost of living since.

This place has made significant profit each of the last 25 years.  
Individual accomplishments mean nothing.  If you value your good work and effort - you will not be rewarded.
There is no bonus for doing great work and no penalty for doing nothing.  Guess who stays.

I'd recommend any engineers to stay away.


What is the best part of working at the company?
Overall everything is good about the company. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Waiting on parts to show up so trucks can be fully assembled in each area before moving. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Laid back. Show up do your job go home. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Laid back. Get to work everyday on time and assemble the work required in your zone and go home. Nobody is expected to work themselves half dead.

Decent pay for the work you do, but the insurance is very bad.. being a better worker is absolutely not rewarded as everyone is compensates the same as the worst employees. They only promote locals. Management and engineering is hit and miss, salary positions are underpaid so good engineers tend to leave fast. Overtime is minimal as can be and tends to be on the weekend.

Vactor is a decent people to work with and environment.  Management does not acknowledge people's skill sets and there is a lot of nepotism in the workplace.

A typical day at work consisted of reviewing financial statements with the Illumen software, filing UCC's and sending out PMSI letters, reviewing the accounts receivable agings for credit balances and reimbursing customers. The day was interchangeable and allowed for many tasks to get completed. The most enjoyable part of the job was working with people who were incredibly helpful and patient.

Vactor is a great company to work for, paid weekly and paid very well for the area. The company does a lot for there employees for example every year they give us a turkey for thanksgiving and a ham for Christmas and they also provide us with a Christmas dinner! The management here is great overall a great company!

Having worked in many factories I was immediately impressed with Vactor's openness. I never felt kept in the dark during my time with Vactor. Management all seemed to truly care about the employees and not just production.

•     A typical day at work. 15-10 minute's before my shift I would go to my locker and check all my supplies and other necessary essentials.
•     I learned about Work Flow, different positionsin welding and time management.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Mig welder 19 salaries reported	$30.14 per hour
Manufacturing engineer 4 salaries reported	$81,250 per year
Truck driver 2 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Tig welder 2 salaries reported	$31.32 per hour
Shift manager 3 salaries reported	$85,000 per year

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