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I was hired here to make some changes to a specific department.  The person I was hired to replace, didn't know this before I arrived.  There is a lot of obvious inefficiency with simple fixes, that in the course of training I asked about, trying to understand.  After two weeks, I was suddenly let go without any prior feedback at all about my performance or behaviors.  I was not given clear reasons or communication about why I was being let go.

It appears that there are a lot of two-faced people and things aren't what they seem here.  They say culture and integrity are important, but I did not experience that.  For example: the morning I was let go, I watched a top level manager scream at a shipping employee.

Wisconsin Metal Fab is a great company to either start off in the metal fab industry or grow your experience.  You will be met with experienced people in every department that are willing and happy to train and answer questions to help you grow.  The management team has really taken large steps to make sure that employees here are happy by implementing a set of core values that ensure that everyone at the company is heard and is valued.  You will never feel like you are just a number at this company.  On top of all that we have a great benefits package, health/dental/401k/Std/Ltd and other bonuses throughout the year.  I have worked here for 8 years and have received a raise every single year.  I don't have any intention on finding a new job.  

This was by far my favorite place to work. Only reason for leaving was relocation. They have a very stable customer base and do outstanding quality work. They have the best of the best for equipment, and a great group of employees that are dedicated to the company. The management of this company really cares about their employees and will be very good to you if you return the favor. The insurance was a little high, but it is a small company and it is to be expected. They will pay you very well if you show the ability to do good quality work and show up to work.

Wisconsin Metal Fab has a negative feeling from day one with the Owner marching around with a stern look on his face. This makes everybody keep their head down as to not draw attention. When a mistake is made everybody points fingers and gets into CYA mode. This results in nobody trusting each other and prevents team building. You feel on your own. If you catch the blame enough you get fired.

It is filled with tribal knowledge and there is a strong resistance to standardize. This ensures people are not always on the same page and chaos.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing good too say about the company.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The President walking around with an attitude ready to fire someone, and make himself feel powerful. Always trying to micromanage everything. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Your just a number, there's tons of turn over every weekend...

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Rush all day long.....  Push, push.....I. Hurry, hurry... ..  That's a normal day. Blame and complain from everyone.

I was hired in the accounting department, with no training, no supervisor, no direction. They did not give me any job tasks or duties. I asked every day, multiple times what should i be doing. They told me to be patient. After 2 weeks they let me go without warning. The women in the department are self-servicing, and under-qualified. A miserable experience that i have learned a great deal from when applying to my next job.

I enjoyed my job, could not ask for a better group of guys to work with, and or,  under.  Typical job shop, would get to work, punch in and find out what jobs I would be completing/working on that day. Customer prints were less than desirable, but adequate (although very small print sometimes) Equipment in the shop was good. Good management.

The people here are very talented and intelligent. And from what I see, work very hard. There is overtime, if you want it, on occasion. The air gets a little thick in the winter and, as with any smaller shop, there is room for improvement if the company wants to grow.

It was a decent workplace and decent pay. I liked most of the people and we had good times at work and good times away from work. I liked working there. 

Good people to work with in the shop.  Could use better communication.   Always something different to build which made it interesting place to work..

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Welder 7 salaries reported	$24.29 per hour
Machinist 4 salaries reported	$26.88 per hour
Shipping and receiving clerk 3 salaries reported	$22.17 per hour
Saw operator 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
Press brake operator 2 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour

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