ITW reviews

3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,183 total reviews)
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Christopher A. O’Herlihy

80% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

ITW has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,183 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ITW employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0
May 28, 2014

80/20'd

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The culture at our office was really good most of the time. The benefits were great and the salaries were ok. I really did enjoy the people I worked with and made life long friends while there.

Cons

The leadership of this company is clueless, directionless, idea-less, and ultimately evil. For many years the company took on several different ideas and directions, never sticking with one of them longer than 6 months. ITW knows how to manufacture products and get them to customers. Unfortunately for the building components world, they do not know how to deal with engineers or how to design and upgrade computer software. Customers were left just as frustrated and confused as employees, ultimately leaving for competitors in droves. ITWBCG is also very efficient at conducting lay offs and cut backs when things don't go there way, which is often. I am surprised they haven't closed this business as I do not see it competing with better run organizations. Customers know this and will be hard pressed to ever comeback or buy from ITWBCG.

2.0
May 5, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Adequate compensation and small company local environment where it is possible to make a difference in establishing the local culture. 80/20 is a good policy when applied to local needs.

Cons

HR policy doesn't allow technical staff to get promoted without moving into management. The company is undergoing consolidation that is eliminating middle management so the opportunities for advancement have been reduced.

4.0
May 2, 2014

In transition

Recommend
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Pros

Well structured conservative company with an entrepreneurial culture. Large product offering through multiple business units. Good place to learn. Reasonable benefits.

Cons

The corporate enterprise initiative (consolidating 800 divisions to 100) has not been fully executed throughout the corporation. Many divisions/groups still in transition.

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