We'll work you to death and pay you just enough to feel like you're doing good - Material Shopper Eaton Employee Review

2.0
Aug 6, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

All the overtime you could want, there are some decent workers and supervisors okayish pay

Cons

Some leadership will work you harder than what you're paid for and they keep piling more and more on you till you wanna quit. Very hot in the summer, the union is more for the company than for the workers; bad contract, no doctors notes, no sick time, no paternity leave for union workers . They act all ergonomic but when you show them something that's clearly not ergonomic they don't try to fix it. The pay is good but not good enough for the work or the work environment. The management and lower leadership roles drive away good employees and and the union keeps the bad employees around. 58 hour work weeks and a 5 minute break between 5 to 7 am then you have to wait till 9:15 on first shift for a full break.

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5.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Good people, interesting work, lots of free food

Cons

No bonuses, underpaid for the level of work we do

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Eaton Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience and for the many years you spent with Eaton. We're glad to hear you enjoyed working with great colleagues and found the work interesting. We're sorry to hear that you feel our compensation was not up to par. We evaluate each role annually against industry standards to ensure a competitive and fair package.
3.0
Jul 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Q & CI are supported overall from the top. Quality Management Systems and procedures are embedded in the company culture...across all of Eaton. No matter what site or city you go to, it is overall the same QMS. Roles and processes are standardized, people know where to find their standard work and understand the processes...although not always followed. Overall support of iERGs is good. A lot of people stay for their entire career, so longevity can be a pro, but a con as well. Company recognition is good overall.

Cons

Low pay. Good ol' boy network for promotions. Slow to promote. Calibration process for annual performance ratings is a bit questionable at times. Company culture drastically changed over the years as LDPs (Leadership Development Participants...a rotational program) started being promoted too quickly without the maturity, wisdom and experience needed for the roles. Lack of diversity at local sites, although corporate level roles were very diverse.

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