Sinking and just trying to keep the lights on - Anonymous employee AMETEK Employee Review

1.0
1 Oct 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay and flexible hours. Not a lot of oversight which is a pro and a con - but it's a good place to be if you're a self-starter that can push things forward without direction.

Cons

Management is basically non-existent. Sure there are people who will tell you to do something last minute when they need something done but no one is guiding the strategy - not that there really is much strategy here anyway other than "we need to meet an arbitrary growth number we falsified as realistic so corporate won't shut us down." The leadership is incredibly toxic and negative - rather than the typical morale boosting rally cry at all-staff meetings you're more likely to hear that you're not doing enough and that all your jobs are on the line if we don't improve. It's robotic and cold. Growth must be achieved by any means, even if it means firing important roles, closing facilities or cutting benefits. Lean is an understatement here. AMETEK's version of lean is stretching high performers as thin as possible while the lifers slack off and leave at 3:00 p.m. every day.

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Pros

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Cons

Confusing and disorganized management strategies

3.0
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Pros

Flexible start time (6–8 AM) and ability to make up missed time. Supportive direct management and good work-life balance. Opportunity to learn a variety of manufacturing skills.

Cons

Compensation is not competitive with the current manufacturing market. Limited career growth and advancement opportunities for technicians. Skilled employees often need outside offers to receive meaningful pay adjustments. Random drug testing policy may be a drawback for some candidates.

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