Timken reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(852 total reviews)

Richard Kyle

84% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Timken has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 852 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Timken 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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852 reviews
3.0
Jan 9, 2014

Not the best, not the worst.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good career advancement opportunities if you work hard.

Cons

Company values are preached but not followed. Personnel are terrible in some locations but wonderful in others. Luck of the draw in terms of people and talent.

4.0
Jan 8, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Goood company, doing well Good career growth and opportunities Transport provided! Food is cheap and tasty, specially when compared to other places!

Cons

Lots of politics! I was simple lucky that i had a couple of seniors who were good.! If you are a person who can deal with the politics (even enjoy it ) and expect a good career u can join!

4.0
Dec 6, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Financially stable company who invests a lot in the local community and who is known for brand quality. Hard work is rewarded.

Cons

Old-school management style; extremely conservative culture; recent activist investor actions have shaped company strategy.

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