Does YKK AP America Inc. pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, YKK AP America Inc. employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at YKK AP America Inc.. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at YKK AP America Inc.?

77% of YKK AP America Inc. employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated YKK AP America Inc. 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at YKK AP America Inc.?

Fabrication Technician (5) , Branch Manager (3) , Estimator (3) , Manager (3) , Manufacturing Engineer (3) , Project Estimator (3) , Assistant Engineer (2) , Fabricator (2) , Machine Operator (2) , Sales (2) , Saw Operator (2) , Team Leader (2)

What are the pros of working at YKK AP America Inc. according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and vacation hours" ((in 10 reviews)); "People are great and they’re very down to earth blue collar people which is great" ((in 8 reviews)); "Company has a great culture" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great work environment and diversed" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at YKK AP America Inc. according to real employee reviews?

"Needs better management." ((in 5 reviews)); "low pay compared to other manufacturing facilities in Macon,Ga." ((in 4 reviews)); "No leadership, no accountability." ((in 3 reviews)); "There is potential for improved communication between departments." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed YKK AP America Inc. locations?

Dublin , Atlanta , Macon , Cincinnati , Austell , Greensboro , Coppell , Chicago , Dallas , Princeton , D Lo , Rancho Cucamonga , Philadelphia , Pittsburgh , Dexter

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YKK AP America Inc. reviews

4.2

77% would recommend to a friend

(110 total reviews)

Oliver Stepe

88% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.9

Senior management

3.8

Career opportunities

YKK AP America Inc. has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 110 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The YKK AP America Inc. employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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110 reviews

4.0

Feb 27, 2017

One of the better manufacturing jobs I've had.

Fabricator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management is easy to work with. Decent pay with plenty of hours to work.

Cons

Work space is a little congested. Sometimes the wrong person gets blamed for damaged or defective product.

YKK AP America Inc. Response

Thanks for your comments. We agree, we need to assure our initiatives are better communicated so that we can all align as one team and common goal. Very insightful and appreciated.

5.0

Jul 16, 2026

Good pay and steady hours, but communication needs improvement

Press operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for the work, steady hours, and an opportunity to learn new skills. Most coworkers are helpful and the job provides consistent income.

Cons

Communication could be better, training can be inconsistent, and the workload can be stressful at times depending on the shift.

1.0

Jun 29, 2026

Stay away - Toxic Decline

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some really good rank and file people here in customer service, sales and production.

Cons

Poor leadership and direction, declining pay and morale. Terrible product development - a day late and a dollar short.

YKK AP America Inc. Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our teams in Customer Service, Sales, and Production. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. We value employee feedback and are committed to continuously improving. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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One of the better manufacturing jobs I've had.

Good pay and steady hours, but communication needs improvement

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