Does Linamar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Linamar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Linamar. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Linamar?

59% of Linamar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Linamar 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Linamar?

Machine Operator (97) , Quality Engineer (32) , Project Engineer (25) , Manufacturing Engineer (23) , Engineer (22) , Quality Assurance (16) , Process Engineer (15) , Quality Inspector (14) , Automation Technician (13) , CNC Machine Operator (13) , Engineering Co-Op (13) , Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (12) , Maintenance Technician (11) , Production Supervisor (10) , Line Setup (9)

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

"people are nice and helpful" ((in 52 reviews)); "Good benefits and very inclusive." ((in 32 reviews)); "good work environment and colleagues" ((in 21 reviews)); "environment/ culture is good." ((in 20 reviews)); "Friendly coworkers and boss," ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and not much of increase per year" ((in 58 reviews)); "Bad management makes you waste a lot of time on nothing." ((in 47 reviews)); "low salary, I don't know the rest" ((in 36 reviews)); "Long hours and some travel depending on position" ((in 24 reviews)); "no work life balance" ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Linamar layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Linamar locations?

Arden , Livonia , Wilson , Asheville , Florence , Hartselle , Southfield , Fletcher , Detroit , Mills River , Muscle Shoals , Fruitport , Charlotte , Howell , Milford , Waynesville , Selma , Shelbyville , Albion , Englewood , Gulph

Linamar reviews

3.3

59% would recommend to a friend

(841 total reviews)

Linda S. Hasenfratz

72% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Linamar has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 841 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Linamar 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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841 reviews

4.0

Aug 10, 2025

Good Company

Automation technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary and benefits compared to industry standards Opportunities to work on interesting, large-scale projects Supportive team culture in most departments Flexible work arrangements (depending on role and manager) Exposure to modern tools, technologies, and best practices Good learning environment for motivated employees

Cons

Decision-making can be slow due to multiple approval layers Workload can be high during peak project phases Limited career progression in certain roles Internal communication could be more transparent Some processes are outdated and require streamlining

4.0

Jul 23, 2025

Great Opportunities for New Grads

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- A lot of learning opportunities -Great manager and team - Many development program opportunities

Cons

-Compensation could be better -Less flexible working (hour unpaid lunches which are not optional) -Lean org so it can feel disorganized at times

3.0

Jul 23, 2025

Always busy

Materials clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Always opportunity to own your area and soft skilled work.

Cons

Micro-Management can lead to improper focus and lack of growth.

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