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Lincoln Electric reviews

3.7

82% would recommend to a friend

(518 total reviews)
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Christopher L. Mapes

93% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Lincoln Electric has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 518 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lincoln Electric 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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518 reviews
1.0
Jun 14, 2017

0 stars if I could

Anonymous employee
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Pros

There used to be one good reason to work there but that is pretty much nonexistent now, used to be a great place.

Cons

Everything about this place is taking a turn for the worst. I worked there for three years and my pay dropped about 30000 through that time, I thought pay was supposed to go up with experience. The piece-work system was a good way to keep employees working hard to make money, but they have dropped the worth of the "pieces" you are making so much that you have to work non stop with no breaks 68 hours a week to make a whopping 40000 a year now. So let's just say with a 50% bonus you make another 20000, then you subtract health insurance with a family is around 12000 then subtract another let's just say 3500 for taxes you bring home around 4500 dollars so on paper you make 60000 but in reality more like 45000 which to some I guess is ok, but when I used to make 90000 three years ago doesn't seem that good does it. So if you are ok with living paycheck to paycheck this is the place for you.

1.0
Nov 22, 2016

Women Should Run

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Pros

There are not many pros to working at Lincoln as a woman. The only pro is that recently some of us have been getting fast tracked into promotions. Don't let that fool you though as is not because management feels we are qualified it is because they don't want a discrimination lawsuit or loss of government contracts.

Cons

Most of the women are treated as if they do not know anything and it WILL reflect on your bonus. Management is so far disconnected from the employees that they have no clue what is going on. Most of the things we are told to do are old school, pointless and a complete waste of time but don't dare try to challenge it or make any recommendations to improve a process. YOU WILL BE "HIT ON" DAILY. Currently there is a big push to hire more women and minorities. While I support and believe in diverse employee base, I do not support reverse discrimination. The most qualified person should always get the opportunity. The compensation is terrible compared to literally anywhere else. You will take home 1/2-2/3 of what a normal paycheck should be and pray for a good bonus to make up the difference. BTW, you will also pay in full for your health care out of your bonus a minimum of 5.5K if you use the company plan.

1.0
Nov 18, 2016

Employee

Anonymous employee
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Pros

None other than the company has been in business for 125 years ish. So if you want a low paying job that wont go anywhere apply.

Cons

Lincoln Electric new leadership does not have the employee or company long term goals in focus! They hire temporary employees to not pay them bonus but expect them to take ownership of their role all while paying low wages ! Company charging $11,000 for health insurance to come out of your bonus no paid holidays for hourly employees and no sick pay and salary is below industry standard. Company lowered hourly employees wage by 8 hours per week for over a year! Just to annouce a 46 -49% bonus rating who do you think this is helping after you pay $11,000 in health insurance. TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT They SEVERLY LACK LOYALTY!

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