Pros
The pay and hours are good, the location is perfect for me. The factory is clean and well lit, comfortable in both the winter and summer.
Cons
The pay scale is a hidden secret and varies greatly from site to site. One customer and location can be great to work at and another a hell hole. ATS is a middle man and will take a cut of your pay , I honesty believe you can do better by working directly for a manufacturer. I hate having to wear a uniform, bump cap and carry a radio. The mandatory monthly online safety training and annual self evaluation are a major pain in the butt. ATS will pimp you out. No matter how ridiculous and out of scope the request from the customer to do something, you will have to do it. As a maintenance technician you will be expected to know how to do anything. The stress of having it all dumped on you is often overwhelming. There is no seniority or job security, the customer contract may not be renewed. ATS has been involved in union strike busting, you may have to cross a picket line.