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 is good for area." ((in 21 reviews)); "Benefits are great!" ((in 17 reviews)); "fort wayne metals has good culture" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good people to work around" ((in 14 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (165 reviews)

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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

5.0

Jan 11, 2024

Excellent

General operative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Such a well rounded company to work for with a brilliant and super friendly work force.

Cons

Night shifts might not suit everyone with familys.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

2y

We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We agree! We pride ourselves in our culture and glad you are part of it. Happy to hear you’re enjoying your time and thanks for the 5 stars!

5.0

Dec 28, 2023

Amazing Place To Work

Assistant plant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company has an amazing culture and serves its employees well across all areas!

Cons

It’s a growing company which is great but has some minor growing pains as managers learn new skills

Fort Wayne Metals Response

2y

Our culture is wonderful! Thank you for being a part of it. Thank you for your years of service at Fort Wayne Metals and for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate the 5-star review!

1.0

Dec 21, 2023

Going downhill FAST

Production operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay Some people were nice

Cons

Management screams at employees High employee turnover rate Mandated overtime Other departments send over bad material and refuse to improve There’s better management at fast food chains You won’t find a women in a managerial position at this company A company stuck in its old ways

Fort Wayne Metals Response

2y

We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Your feedback is valuable! Any employee concerns with management should be shared with Human Resources so we may address accordingly. Fort Wayne Metals has made several efforts to create a diverse workforce, including holding a monthly inclusion council for any employees to attend. Our founder created this company with a heavy emphasis on innovation and we continue to embrace growth and improvement. Thank you again for your feedback.

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