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Smith & Wesson

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Smith & Wesson reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(87 total reviews)

Mark Smith

72% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Smith & Wesson has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 87 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Smith & Wesson 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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87 reviews
2.0
Sep 18, 2025

Low Compensation / Confusing Atmosphere / Easy Work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Expectations for performance are quite low. Dress code is fairly relaxed. Many positions are easily attainable and do not require advanced training or education.

Cons

Little to no opportunity for advancement, In-house benefits are a bit of a rug-pull. Low ability to provide accommodations for those with disabilities Health standards are questionable concerning exposure to high levels of particulate, VOCs, and lead. Queries toward HR can be met with veiled aggression and false encouragement. Employees can be unpredictable, yelling and cursing at others during sudden outbursts or quitting and walking out without notice. Some are observed violating safety codes, laughing about their misuse of tools while in the act, and bragging to one another while comparing the severity of injuries incurred during their employment.

3.0
Sep 12, 2025

Its okay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some mangers are ok and some aren't

Cons

Bad managers, micromanagement, toxic and favoritism

4.0
Aug 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Down to earth coworkers on all shifts. Willingness to train new people. Nights are laid back if you know what you're doing. No troublemakers. Solid pay and hours for area with alternating weekends.

Cons

Quality of training can be a crapshoot depending on shifts and people. Very overwhelming CNC hands on training for newbies, they dont let on how difficult it can be. An ungodly amount of walking and alarms, will cause eventual burn out. Work balance issues because of 12 hours. Not much advancement past operator, most guys are waiting in line hoping for better spots that may never come.

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