Does Grede pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Grede employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Grede. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Grede?

84% of Grede employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Grede 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Grede?

Maintenance Technician (8) , Human Resources (4) , Maintenance (4) , Manager (4) , Production Supervisor (4) , Quality Engineer (4) , HR Manager (3) , Engineer (2) , Engineering (2) , Forklift Operator (2) , HR Director (2) , HR Project Manager (2) , Human Resources Generalist (2) , Industrial Electrician (2) , Laborer (2)

What are the pros of working at Grede according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good and the day goes by fast." ((in 24 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401k with health insurance." ((in 11 reviews)); "The team is great and collaborative" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "life balance, and enjoyable work environment." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Grede according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours, hot, no one listens or seems to care what gets done anymore." ((in 5 reviews)); "no training and instruction as the job assigments" ((in 4 reviews)); "Senior management down to direct labor at the facility level complain constantly." ((in 3 reviews)); "salary isnt aligned with current rates" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Grede layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Grede layoffs and their outlook for job security at Grede in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Grede locations?

Reedsburg , Southfield , Biscoe , Saint Cloud , Browntown , New Castle , Brewton , Columbiana , Menomonee Falls , Iron Mountain , Milwaukee , Kingsford , Wauwatosa , Bessemer , Meadville , Andalusia , Birmingham , Blacksburg , Berlin , Brownsville , Vassar , Cynthiana , Browerville , Minneapolis , Springdale , Wichita , Columbus

Grede reviews

4.2

84% would recommend to a friend

(195 total reviews)

Cary Wood

86% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Career opportunities

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Senior management

3.9

Compensation and benefits

Grede has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 195 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Grede employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

195 reviews

1.0

Jun 15, 2026

High turnover and poor management create a dangerous workplace

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

So short staffed and rate of turn over is so high your basically handed a job no matter what, they seriously allow anyone to work there

Cons

Poor management, low pay, dangerous work environment, faverisem, lack of communication, short notice on overtime, pay issues, harassment (especiallyif your female, and it gets overlooked or ignored), lack of HR help with issues, will fire you if you get injured so they dont have to worry about making adoptions so you can work

5.0

Apr 15, 2026

Collaborative team, but salary could improve

Hr assisant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The team is great and collaborative

Cons

salary isnt aligned with current rates

Grede Response

2mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with the team and appreciate the collaborative environment. We also understand your concerns around compensation and are continuously evaluating our pay practices to remain competitive and aligned with the market. Your input is valuable as we continue to improve the overall employee experience.

1.0

Jan 3, 2026

Bad

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None bad place no room for advancement

Cons

Don't value their employees at all

Grede Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, particularly regarding growth opportunities and compensation. We continuously evaluate our pay practices, career paths, and development opportunities to ensure we’re supporting our team members as best as possible. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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