Wacker reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(275 total reviews)
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Christian Hartel

75% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Wacker has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 275 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Wacker 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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275 reviews
4.0
Nov 18, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, competitive pay (for the area), flexible hours, and a great group of people to work with.

Cons

The area isn't that great, Adrian is a rundown town. There is some stagnation in the company, most of the employees are very near retirement and doing things that same for the last 40 years.

2.0
Dec 10, 2015

Lots of changes

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There are some very talented people still inside Wacker.

Cons

-Lots of changes at Wacker over the last 4 -5 years that seem to make upper management increasingly focussed upward (toward Germany) and forgetting about their employees at manager and below in the US. -There are very few upward career opportunities for Americans in the US. -Upper management is too disengaged from the realities of the business

3.0
Oct 20, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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