WAY Too many hours - FITTER/WELDER Arcosa Employee Review

1.0
Jul 13, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They pay decent hourly rates compared to other shops

Cons

They work you so long and hard you don't even see your family, and they don't even say thank you or good job. They offer no incentives to work harder. They offer no incentives for all the extra time. It is easy to be trapped in your job placement without any ability to move up or around.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Strong trust from leadership to get your job done. Positive company culture.

Cons

Corporate is far from some of the sites, as we have locations all over the US.

2.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Okay pay and benefits for manufacturing work. Overtime......., and the health insurance + 401k match. Safety is taken seriously. The company has invested in training. Good team culture on the floor, not in the office. Most supervisors are experienced and supportive. Opportunities to learn welding, heavy fabrication, and quality control skills that transfer well.

Cons

Production pressure can get intense when big orders are due — occasional mandatory overtime with short notice. Career progression can feel a bit slow if you're not interested in moving into leadership or engineering roles. Some bureaucracy around certain processes that could be streamlined.

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