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

3.0

Dec 13, 2022

Good paying job, lacks incentive

Manufacturing technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays well, gives double time over 48hrs

Cons

Lacks incentive for production team members as there is a wage cap. Hires serious violent convicted felons, but fires employees for positive THC urinalysis results.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

3y

The safety of our employees is a top priority at Fort Wayne Metals. As part of our pre-employment requirements, all employees must complete a background check and meet the standards established by Fort Wayne Metals. Our Anti-Violence policy is set in place to protect employees and help maintain a safe and welcoming work environment.

5.0

Aug 14, 2022

Great company to work for

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Caring and flexible company that is always looking to do even better

Cons

Has so much on its plate

Fort Wayne Metals Response

3y

Thank you for the review! We appreciate your leadership at Fort Wayne Metals. We want to help our expanding customer base, but that comes with growing pains. Getting better, as you mentioned above, is something our people strive for every day.

3.0

Aug 8, 2022

Ft. Wayne Metals

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

decent pay and benefits from day one

Cons

Has bad management. People in place that aren't qualified. No real advancement opportunities.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

3y

We appreciate your input and the work you do. We want our people to enjoy a good quality of life. That begins with providing competitive pay and benefits. In the spirit of continuous improvement, we are always looking at ways to improve and make Fort Wayne Metals a better place for everyone. We launched the Called to Coach initiative this year. It brings together leaders over a two-day period where they learn coaching skills and better understand how to apply their abilities to coaching. Coaching is about listening to our employees and helping them to achieve their greatest potential -- and that's what our leaders are learning to do.

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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

Assembler - HHS ABG - 1st Shift - SEE DESCRIPTION BEFORE PLACING BID

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