Mixed Feelings - Manufacturing Engineer Fastenal Employee Review

4.0
Oct 11, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Hours are good, benefits standard, bonus fluctuate according to how your department does, just like any place else some people are amazing others not so much.

Cons

Just like any other company new hires in this case less than 10 years at the company are treated differently depending on the area you are in. Honestly it can be hard to tell if you are treated differently but after a while of working you begin to understand the inner workings of things, the hierarchy of things. Another down side, but this typically in most companies, is you don't get a raise unless you say something the issue I have with that is some people can get easily timid or are too nervous to ask for a raise/evaluation so unfortunately they could work there for years and never receive a raise.

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
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Pros

Good job to have during college. People are easy going and easy to get along with. Overall really good experience

Cons

Gets repetitive after a while

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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