Declining work environment. - CNC Machinist Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Apr 24, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to steal experience. Gets your foot in the door. Good benefits. Okay pay.

Cons

TOXIC work environment on the floor and management will not fix this. They do not care about you and you all are just a number. The pay is okay but they tell you to keep your pay a secret because some people are not getting a fair wage. Management does not help you. Nobody gets written up for things they do wrong so the work environment is declining. Dont ever think you have a fair chance for advancement! Oh and if you want a raise, just threaten to quit.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Great company culture, love the investment they put in for career advancement. Great people to work with, CEO is amazing but he's stepping down this month. Benefits are good. Decentralized organization so your ideas and solutions actually get listened to and implemented. Feel like I'm actually making a difference in the company.

Cons

Pay is lower than the industry average for most departments and they don't keep up with the cost of living, don't do bonuses (unless you're in sales) or pay raises. You have to ask to get one and most times they say no. Very male dominant at the branches and in sales, but many women in corporate leadership. Don't have any DEI initiatives. Not flexible on relocation for internal management roles, have to be at corporate HQ in Winona, MN.

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