Great Growth Potential, Poor Upper Management - CNC Machinist Acero Precision Employee Review

3.0
Sep 1, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The floor managers and workers all do their jobs very well, and produce excellent parts. The manufacturing which this company preforms is second-to none, and is in extremely high demand. They have had extremely high growth in sales in the past 10 years, even during the recession of 2008. The people you will work with on the floor are excellent, extremely skilled, and helpful. Almost all employees have never been to college, yet after a few years, are making the equivalent of a college graduate. For this reason, this company is very unique and has huge growth potential if you are willing to learn. Overall, the internship was an excellent learning experience, with excellent pay.

Cons

The senior management/owners need to realize that they cannot preform at the rate which this company is growing. The only reason this company is still around, is because they produce excellent products, have always had positive sales growth, and the products they make are in very high demand. Yet the company is at the point now were it needs to be run by successful business people, and not the owners themselves. The owners only focus on the bottom line, and not the well-being of their employees, as all employees (except the owners of course) are required to work 9 hour days, plus every other Saturday. The owners will occasionally bring in a food truck for a free employee lunch, however most employees still feel very overworked, and wish they could spend more time with their families. The owners know this, and will often increase pay to keep the employee around, yet this still doesn't come close to the value of spending more time with family.

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Acero Precision Response
5y
This intern turned CNC machinist (FTE) has detailed a number of outstanding reasons why Acero Precision is a great company. “ Manufacturing second to none, extremely high demand, high growth thru a recession, excellent skilled staff, pay equal to degreed graduates, excellent learning experience” – all true The “Pro” notes are spot on and extremely complementary but the conclusion and advice just don’t add up. So the question is - who is responsible for this success? If not the owner – who? The Founder and CEO started this enterprise at age 22 attending Drexel University in 1983 and has never stopped building Acero. We are world class medical device manufacturing company. There have been no other partners or executives leading this operation since the start. Under this consistent leadership Acero has grown 50% in gross revenue and the staff has grown from 70 to 95 since the time of this review. So? Sometimes we just seem to think we know more than we actually do. To quote the immortal George Costanza “…people think I am smart but I am not.”

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5.0
May 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I’ve genuinely had a great experience working here. It’s a private, family-owned company, and that really shows in how employees are treated day to day. The culture is welcoming, and the people I work with are not only friendly but also supportive and easy to collaborate with. One thing that really stands out is how much effort ownership puts into making employees feel appreciated. There are thoughtful perks like food trucks, gift cards, a bowling league, and other fun events that break up the routine and make the work environment more enjoyable. It doesn’t feel forced—it actually adds to morale and creates a stronger sense of community. The manufacturing facility itself is state-of-the-art, which makes a big difference in how efficiently and effectively we can do our jobs. The work is also genuinely interesting—we’re involved in medical device manufacturing that helps create products designed to improve people’s lives. It adds a strong sense of purpose, knowing the work we do is important and ultimately helps patients. Overall, it’s a positive place to work where you feel valued, not just as an employee, but as a person. That kind of environment can be hard to find, and it’s a big reason why I enjoy coming to work each day.

Cons

None to report at this time.

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Acero Precision Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and positive review. We are truly grateful for your kind words and are very happy to hear that your experience at Acero Precision has been welcoming, supportive, and meaningful. As a private, family-owned company, we take great pride in creating a workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and appreciated as people — not just as employees. It is especially rewarding to hear that our culture, team environment, and employee appreciation efforts have made a positive impact on your day-to-day experience. We are also proud of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and the important role our team plays in medical device manufacturing. Knowing that our work helps support products designed to improve patients’ lives gives all of us a strong sense of purpose, and we are glad that this mission resonates with you. Thank you again for recognizing the efforts ownership and the team put into building a positive workplace culture. We appreciate your contributions, your partnership, and the important work you do as part of the Acero Precision team.
1.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have a job that pays.

Cons

Acero Precision has a miserable work atmosphere because of disrespectful and rude management. Employees here are treated terribly by managers who constantly look down on us. There is no respect for our personal or professional boundaries, and managers sometimes insult and yell at us in front of our co workers.

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Acero Precision Response
1w
Dear Readers, This review is completely fabricated and does not reflect the reality of our workplace. Our two-person Building Maintenance team has been with Acero Precision for nearly ten years. They are valued members of our organization who consistently do an outstanding job. The statements made in this review simply do not align with the facts. Rather than relying on anonymous online posts, we encourage anyone who is genuinely interested in learning about our company to visit our facility, meet our team, and speak directly with the employees who work here every day. We are confident they will provide an honest and accurate perspective on what it is like to be part of Acero Precision. Unfortunately, anonymous review sites have become increasingly susceptible to false or misleading posts. In some cases, these reviews appear to be created to generate business opportunities for reputation management or consulting firms that later approach companies offering paid services to "fix" the problem. Whether or not that is the case here, readers should approach anonymous reviews with appropriate skepticism. Sincerely, Acero Precision
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