Don't recommend - CNC Machinist Eaton Employee Review

2.0
Jan 20, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Vacation time. Overtime potential. Health benefits.

Cons

Large workload with tons of paperwork needing to be done per shift. Require machines to run the entire shift even through lunch time. That means if a cutter breaks during lunch you may come back to have to multiple tools broken. They require 80% of a goal to be hit daily. The goal is set from the cycle time on the machine and does not factor in load/unload times. The workload is rushed and more stressful than it has to be. Pay is not that good versus nearby jobs with less of a workload. Even though they claim overtime is optional it is required for machinist if you want to keep the position.

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2.0
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Pros

whelp, their hiring. So if you're looking for an entry level position, they've got them open

Cons

Where do I start? If your goal is to make a tangible impact, change things for the better, or grow a modern career, look elsewhere. Stifling Red Tape: The company is drowning in administrative bloat and ancient, worn-out processes. It is nearly impossible to implement meaningful improvements because every minor change is strangled by bureaucracy. The organization simply lacks the capability to scale effectively. (They still haven't fully implemented Bussman, who they acquired more than a decade ago) Short-Sighted Leadership: Upper management is entirely hyper-focused on hitting short-term quarterly metrics at all costs, completely sacrificing long-term strategy and sustainable operational health. Subpar Compensation & Benefits: The base salary is hardly competitive with the current market. The benefits package is remarkably weak—health insurance options are disappointing, and you start with a meager two weeks of vacation. Zero Performance Incentive: There is no financial upside for regular engineers. Bonus potential is completely locked away until you reach a "manager of managers" level, leaving the actual individual contributors with no skin in the game. If you are a paper-pusher who thrives in a rigid, stagnant environment, you will love it here. If you want to build the future, go somewhere else.

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Eaton Response
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Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns around bureaucracy, compensation, and incentives. Your feedback is important, and we encourage you to share more with your local HR team so we can continue improving.
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