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3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(37 total reviews)
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Christian Hartel

75% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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3.0
Feb 19, 2024

All about culture

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Pros

Often promoted from within Opportunity to box above your weight

Cons

Low pay for anyone in mid level positions Culture isn’t established in a number of key areas. Lots of talk to do little work.

2.0
Jan 27, 2024

Inexperienced Leadership

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Pros

Benefits, hours, flexible for some,

Cons

Inexperienced leadership, bad culture, low pay, bad work environment

3.0
Oct 20, 2023
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Pros

1. Valuable exposure to specialized chemical vapor deposition processes and vast supporting plant infrastructure 2. Continuous learning atmosphere with diverse mentorship opportunities. 3. Supportive teammates dedicated to fostering collaboration and progress. 4. Ample opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration and diverse project engagement. 5. A slowly transitioning emphasis towards safety-first allows proactive employees to pioneer change.

Cons

1. Elevated employee turnover creates frequent team adjustments and instability along with large gaps in the experience needed to operate safely and efficiently. 2. Senior leadership's detachment and infrequent communication can lead to feelings of isolation. 3. Middle management, while dedicated, often appears overwhelmed and under-supported. 4. Persisting remnants of a "don't ask, don't tell" mentality contrast starkly against a growing demand for transparent safety measures. 5. Local managers, despite their understanding of ground realities, are frequently handcuffed by upper management's decisions. 6. An often elusive HR department struggles with transparency, fails to comprehend plant-floor challenges, and unfortunately has a reputation for overpromising and underdelivering.

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