Pros
- Awesome experience for someone early in their career. Approx 2 years as a PE and then 2-3 years as a line leader then promotion if you do manufacturing. A lot of responsibility in projects if you start in R&D or Engineering. - You start off with a bunch of other new hires fresh out of college so one last big chance to form some life long friendships - A ton of training (about a year's worth) - Well known brands
Cons
A lot of people are leaving. Nearly half (or more) of the entry level college grads hired between 2011 - 2013.. that's no exaggeration. - Manufacturing plants are in the middle of nowhere.. Albany, GA (2+ hours from ATL), Mehoopany, PA (nearest "city" is Scranton 45 min away) - As a manager (not a technician) you are paid 40 hour salary.. but if you actually only work 40 hours a week, trust you WILL be rated very poorly. People basically work core hours of 6:30 - 4:30 (but very often longer than that). These are very poor living conditions for a twenty something. A majority date and/or marry coworkers as there aren't many other options around the area and you don't have much of a life outside of work. Also, there is a ton of favoritism. You get promoted or moved up a level just for being placed in the right department under the right person who decides you're their favorite. Doesn't matter if you work the same hours or are how competent you are.