Makita reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(302 total reviews)

Masahiko Goto

60% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Makita has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 302 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Makita 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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302 reviews
1.0
Oct 21, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Normal hours, large company, friendly co-workers.

Cons

horrible management, no room to grow, did i say horrible management? Stay away.

4.0
Jul 8, 2013

sales

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

great product good people flexibilty over all everything is great. pros out weigh cons

Cons

The marketing is horrible, lots of responsibilty, they put a ton on your plate, no room to move up.

4.0
Jul 2, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Product, service, name, Good training, Really a great starter job. Benefits and 401k are the best. Meeting the Miss Makitas is OK as well.

Cons

Still a starter position. Should and could be a career. Very little opportunity for advancement, positions dont exist. Dealing with the home centers/

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