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      Carpenter Technology

      Engaged Employer

      Carpenter Technology reviews

      3.1

      48% would recommend to a friend

      (397 total reviews)
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      Tony Thene

      54% approve of CEO

      48% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.9

      Career opportunities

      2.6

      Culture & values

      2.6

      Work/Life balance

      2.5

      Senior management

      Carpenter Technology has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 397 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Carpenter Technology employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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      397 reviews
      4.0
      Aug 8, 2012

      It is a steel mill; it employs laborers and mechanics in addition to various type office jobs.

      Material handler specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      This company has been in business for over 100 yrs, without a labor union. It occupies appr. 300 acres of land on the outskirts of Reading. We make a decent wage for the labor that we provide, and our benefits are fairly compatible to other company's plans.

      Cons

      The only 2 drawbacks that I perceive here are the lack of vacation days and the outrageous timeframe it takes a person to reach just 5 wks. In addition, working 6 and 7 days a wk can get old real fast.

      2.0
      Dec 28, 2010

      Not what I expected

      Quality specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Carpenter pays their employees well

      Cons

      The company is too large to keep under control

      5.0
      Aug 12, 2008

      A wonderful workplace for those who are blue collar at heart.

      Manufacturing engineer i
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They are completely dedicated to their employees, from hourly temps all the way up through management everyone is treated like an equal. The non-monetary compensation and benefits offered are second to none. The company has a commitment to growth. The products we produce are recession resistant. It seems like the company has truly embraced continuous improvement and are always striving to do everything better. Creative and technical input is accepted and encouraged regardless of your job classification or how many years you’ve had at the company. The human resources department is also extremely helpful in relocation assistance. In closing while it is a public company it feels like working for family.

      Cons

      The real downside to the company is that you truly invest yourself in your work so that you can work 50+ hrs a week and not even realize it. The downside is that not every salaried employee qualifies for overtime. The working conditions are also a question mark. It is a converted steel mill and the nature of the product produced is messy. To say the least it isn’t for everyone. As my boss told me when I interviewed, expect to get your hands dirty from time to time.

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