employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Pierce Manufacturing

Engaged Employer

Experience is ignored - Anonymous employee Pierce Manufacturing Employee Review

2.0
Mar 27, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is very good. Also between vacation and shutdowns you can have up to 6-7 weeks off per year.

Cons

Upper management has turned its head to the importance of experience. Pierce used to pride itself on long term employment with people having 20+ years of fire truck manufacturing experience. Now they bring in college grads, who most likely don't know the first thing about building a fire truck, to manage the place. Pierce is a special kind of manufacturer that specializes in custom designs and options. No two trucks are the same. In my opinion experience is better than a degree in this type of environment. Now a days pierce will let a guy with 30 years of experience retire and replace him with a kid fresh out of high school.

avatar
Pierce Manufacturing Response
9y
Thanks for taking the time to voice your concern and write a review. Pierce values the experience of all team members. We are currently working on programs and training to address the transferring of knowledge from our tenure team members to new team members. Please contact us if you'd like to further discuss the challenges or provide more detail at humanresources@piercemfg.com or 920-832-3000.

Explore other reviews about Pierce Manufacturing

5.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

If you have the ability to troubleshoot machinery and like it, then you will do well.

Cons

If you are not a driven person to repair machinery on your own and want to learn more, then don't apply here. You will struggle!

4.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Product, Customers, and it is never dull. I enjoy my work and the opportunity to build a broad technical understanding in a variety of areas. If you like old school professional relationships with sales people and customers, this is a great fit. Many people build lasting and strong relationships across out dealerships and customer base.

Cons

We are growing our manufacturing capabilities quickly, a lot of change is happening and that can be stressful. Leadership often sets goals that seem unachievable, which creates an environment of frustration in those periods. There has been a lot of movement in leadership, both from turnover, and from natural succession. This is adding to the pressure already existing from the growing throughput expectations and other big changes.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All