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

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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

4.0

Oct 9, 2023

Entry level

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A caring culture for you as a person. Average to slightly above average wages. Important work.

Cons

Limited opportunity to earn more wages.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

2y

Thank you for your service at Fort Wayne Metals and taking the time to write a review. We agree! We pride ourselves on our culture where you are more than just a number, you are family. Fort Wayne Metals is always looking for ways to reward our employees and we keep our eye on top performers for leadership opportunities and merit increases. Your performance is appreciated and we hope you will continue to help us impact lives.

4.0

Oct 4, 2023

Great place to work

Spooler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great health care, start off with pto and can use it at anytime, great benefits, always room for growth, no lay offs or shut downs, hsa and company contributes to it and 401k as well they have someone go over it with you also.

Cons

Some of the buildings are very clicky, you get jabbed with wire a lot,

Fort Wayne Metals Response

2y

We are glad to hear you’re happy with our benefits package! We agree! Our 401k company is amazing, and we are thankful they come onsite to meet with employees to review their retirement plans. Any employee concerns should be addressed with your manager. We take this seriously and want everyone to feel comfortable in their work environment. Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We really appreciate it!

4.0

Oct 1, 2023

Good place

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for work performed.

Cons

Dealing with people who shouldn't be in their positions

Fort Wayne Metals Response

2y

Thank you for the 4-star review! We are glad to hear you are happy and enjoy the work that you do that impacts lives. Our Human Resource team is always available to address any employee concerns you or others may have.

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