What was a top notch place to work is now turning into an average company - Machinist Silfex Employee Review

3.0
Feb 9, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Nice to work mostly unsupervised. Plenty of personal time and vacation time to start. Benefits are pretty good compared to other companies.

Cons

Lam Research took over and now it is very hard to get hired. People don't get equally paid for the same skill sets.

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5.0
Mar 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive leadership, strong workplace culture, growth opportunities, meaningful work, stable employment

Cons

Fast-paced environment at times, evolving processes, shift schedules may require flexibility

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3mo
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so happy to hear you are enjoying your time at Silfex.
4.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Days off, good insurance, laid back

Cons

12 hour shifts, lack of communication, hard to advance

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