We'll work you to death and pay you just enough to feel like you're doing good - Material Shopper Eaton Employee Review

2.0
Aug 6, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

All the overtime you could want, there are some decent workers and supervisors okayish pay

Cons

Some leadership will work you harder than what you're paid for and they keep piling more and more on you till you wanna quit. Very hot in the summer, the union is more for the company than for the workers; bad contract, no doctors notes, no sick time, no paternity leave for union workers . They act all ergonomic but when you show them something that's clearly not ergonomic they don't try to fix it. The pay is good but not good enough for the work or the work environment. The management and lower leadership roles drive away good employees and and the union keeps the bad employees around. 58 hour work weeks and a 5 minute break between 5 to 7 am then you have to wait till 9:15 on first shift for a full break.

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5.0
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Pros

best salary as of now

Cons

not so best salary as of now

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Eaton Response
3w
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that you're pleased with our compensation and benefits package. We aim to continue to provide competitive salaries and robust benefits to support our team.
2.0
May 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
1mo
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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