If you’re not an engineer and are working as a Test Technician, you might feel frustrated with the pay at ZT Systems. They offer perks instead of competitive pay. Over time, your worth does not match your pay. If you work exceptionally hard, you might get promoted and receive a raise of $0.25, $0.50, or maybe $1 an hour, along with more responsibilities.
Regardless of your productivity or efficiency, profits remain concentrated at the top (trickle-down economics does not work here, baby). Perhaps at the corporate level, in higher positions such as engineers, directors, and executives, employees are treated better.
At times, it feels like no one cares about how hard you work, and many technicians believe that growth is only possible if you’re a ‘boot licker’ or know someone in higher management.
It seems that management does not care about your health or well-being, and there are concerns about potential OSHA violations.
Management tends to protect themselves vs the team.
There is very limited growth for Test Technicians, and the turnover rate is very high, especially for server or test technicians, due to low pay and limited growth opportunities.
Cons:
-Low pay and limited growth
-No cell phone use allowed in the production area (family emergencies must go through a company-provided number)
-Poor work/life balance
-Standing on your feet all the time
My advice:
While you’re at ZT Systems, make sure to absorb and learn as much as you can. I wouldn’t recommend spending more than one or two years working at ZT. Therefore, consider obtaining a certification or something similar and then get out as soon as possible.