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 19 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401k with health insurance." ((in 12 reviews)); "The team is great and collaborative" ((in 8 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)); "salary isnt aligned with current rates" ((in 4 reviews)); "More detailed training in the software required." ((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

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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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195 reviews

5.0

Mar 26, 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pros are great work life balance. Management is great to work with. Plenty of opportunity for growth. It's fun and great coworkers. Ability to travel and visit plants.

Cons

Benefits could be better overall

3.0

Mar 6, 2025

Decent place

Electrical maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good work enviroment considering the industry

Cons

Corporate benefits could be better

Grede Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your feedback.

2.0

Feb 12, 2025

Understand Your Abilities Before Doing Anything

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity for advancement Transfer between departments Most entry level jobs have incentive pay

Cons

Unclear work instructions Rules change depending on the situation Cut hours and positions at holiday time without proper notice

Grede Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave an honest review. We're happy to hear that you have opportunities for advancement and threat you appreciate the incentive pay for entry level jobs. We are sorry to hear about lack of communication. We aim to create a culture of collaboration as we all move toward one collective mission.

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