Does Fort Wayne Metals pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fort Wayne Metals employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fort Wayne Metals. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Fort Wayne Metals?

81% of Fort Wayne Metals employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Fort Wayne Metals 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Fort Wayne Metals?

Production (9) , Engineer (7) , Wire Drawer (7) , Process Engineer (6) , Machine Operator (4) , Process Technician (4) , Engineering Intern (3) , Intern - Hourly (3) , Production Worker (3) , Project Manager (3) , Team Lead (3) , Account Specialist (2) , Department Team Lead (2) , Director (2) , Engineering Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at Fort Wayne Metals according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good people to work around" ((in 16 reviews)); "The organization is very collaborative and provides good benefits for the employees" ((in 16 reviews)); "fort wayne metals has good culture" ((in 15 reviews)); "Care about employees." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Fort Wayne Metals according to real employee reviews?

"Nepotism is present at this company" ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management is not the best" ((in 4 reviews)); "Has bad management." ((in 4 reviews)); "The best talent would often be easily headhunted by other companies, as salaries are low at FWM for the region, and parental leave policies are not up to par for companies on the forefront of recruiting." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Fort Wayne Metals layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Fort Wayne Metals layoffs and their outlook for job security at Fort Wayne Metals in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Fort Wayne Metals locations?

Fort Wayne , Indianapolis , Wooster

Fort Wayne Metals reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(165 total reviews)

Scott Glaze

98% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

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Fort Wayne Metals has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 165 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Fort Wayne Metals employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

165 reviews

1.0

Feb 24, 2025

Continues decline

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pros include a stress-free work environment, company-sponsored events, and a CEO known for humility and respectful treatment of employees.

Cons

Nepotism and favoritism are prevalent, and compensation is below market value for department leads and industry standards.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your contributions during your time with us. We’re glad to hear that you’ve enjoyed aspects of our work environment, company events, and leadership. At the same time, we understand your concerns regarding compensation and hiring practices. We regularly review our pay structure to stay competitive and are always looking for ways to improve our hiring process to attract and retain the best talent. Honest feedback like yours helps us grow, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it.

3.0

Apr 22, 2024

Pretty ok

Operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fairly safe work environment and protections

Cons

Nepotism will get you in the door

4.0

Feb 28, 2024

Good place

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people to work with and management

Cons

Lots of projects going on

Fort Wayne Metals Response

2y

Our people are the source of our strength and the reason we’re able to deliver for our customers. We’re happy to hear that you’ve had a positive experience. Thank you for taking the time to review!

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Jobs at Fort Wayne Metals

Manufacturing – Spooling (PART TIME Entry Level) Up to $21.45/hr in 6 months - No Weekends

Manufacturing – Wiredrawer (4 Day Work Week) Up to $26.81/hr in 6 months

Manufacturing – Wiredrawer (No weekends) Up to $26.81/hr in 6 months

Production Associate - Spooling (Entry Level) Up to $21.45/hr in 6 months - No Weekends

Manufacturing – Assembler 2 - No Weekends & Up to $24.13 in 6 mos.