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

5.0

Sep 16, 2025

Great Place To Work

Engineering technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Dynamic work atmosphere with constant learning opportunities.

Cons

I wish I would have started here younger.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years of dedication. We’re glad to hear our dynamic environment and continuous learning opportunities have supported your growth. Your note about wishing you’d started sooner is incredibly meaningful to us, and we’re grateful to have you on the team. Thank you for recommending Fort Wayne Metals as a great place to work.

3.0

Jul 31, 2025

Its great!

Quality engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great work life balance and the people are fantastic.

Cons

Sometimes there is a lack of direction in management.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the work-life balance and the people you worked alongside—our team is truly at the heart of what makes Fort Wayne Metals special. We also appreciate your feedback regarding direction from management. Input like yours helps us identify where we can improve, and we’ll continue working to provide clarity and alignment across all levels of the company. Thank you for your time with Fort Wayne Metals.

5.0

Jun 25, 2025

great place

Shaver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fort wayne metals has good culture

Cons

there are no cons at fort wayne metals

Fort Wayne Metals Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It’s encouraging to hear that you view our culture so positively. Feedback like this reinforces our commitment to creating a supportive and engaging workplace. We’re grateful for your perspective and for being part of the Fort Wayne Metals team.

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