Look elseware, grass is not green here. - Manufacturing Technician MTS Systems Employee Review

1.0
25 Jun 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-all the overtime you want, even if you dont want it. -it is an "essential" job, so covid wont stop us. -upper management got a lot of money when the company sold, for way more than it was worth at the time, so they are in a good mood. -the previous CEO jeff graves "quit" after nearly running the company into the ground.

Cons

-mandatory overtime, even when there is no work. -merit increases are barely even cost of living increases. -nobody got their cost of living increase last year -nobody got their bonus last year -health benefits are expensive. -long hours, have to work four 10 hour shifts. -management is incompetent. -corporate has no clue what is going on with the manufacturing floor. -worker moral is very low at the moment due to all the unnecessary overtime, and long overdue raises.

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5.0
9 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great people, great management, excellent benefits and great opportunities for self improvement

Cons

Shifting internal structure can make things a bit complicated

3.0
8 Aug 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company is owned by ITW and some things have been an improvement that came with their ownership. MTS has been a great company to work for and has had good management that was in many places promoted from within. Historically compensation was fair and at times well above average.

Cons

Sales professionals compensation has always been based on Salary being 50 percent and commission plans being 50 percent. However the new ITW compensation plan for the sales team in 2025 was implemented to minimize the amount of money that could be earned via commission during the fiscal year and designed to punish sales persons who did not make at least 100 percent of their goals by making them pay back commission paid out during the year. This is an unacceptable plan and borderline unethical. If you are seeking a sales job, my advice is look elsewhere.

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