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?

"Health benefits is great for families" ((in 20 reviews)); "Pay was good." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good people to work around" ((in 14 reviews)); "fort wayne metals has good culture" ((in 14 reviews)); "Care about employees." ((in 8 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

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

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).

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Reviews by job title

165 reviews

5.0

Dec 8, 2023

Wonderful company

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

everything from the company ownership, to the mission of the company, to the products they sell, to the middle management. I've had nothing but positive experiences at FWM.

Cons

Some Engineering jobs at FWM, namely Process Engineering, is a little all over the place. Some days feel like doing nothing besides other peoples' jobs. Inspecting, quality assurance, going through raw material records, and at times designing machine parts. The change is enjoyable and keeps it interesting, but the job description of Process Engineer at this company does no justice to the amount of burners you're constantly tending to.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

2y

Thanks for the 5-star review and taking the time to provide feedback. We are happy to hear you’ve had a positive experience working at Fort Wayne Metals. Our Process Engineers, along with other positions, wear many hats. At Fort Wayne Metals, one of our ideal behaviors is to work collaboratively. Collaborative teamwork gets the job done! We appreciate your time at Fort Wayne Metals and are happy to have you collaborate with us!

3.0

Oct 25, 2023

Mixed feelings

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Family-owned with a strong cultural emphasis. -The owner genuinely cares about the employees. - Opportunities for career advancement, especially for shop floor employees. - Good work/life balance.

Cons

- The company lacks a clear strategic vision for engineering and industrial operations. - Inadequate software systems and processes for engineering roles. -The family-owned nature and long-tenured employees provide stability but also lead to resistance to change. - There's a noticeable gap between what the leadership professes and their actual behavior.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

2y

Thank you for your years of service at Fort Wayne Metals and for taking the time to write a review. We believe in having a good work/life balance for our employees. That is one way our CEO shows genuine care for his employees. Fort Wayne Metals encourages our employees to utilize our idea system and for leaders to review them on a regular basis. Our Business Excellence team is another great resource to support any ideas you may have. We appreciate your input!

5.0

Oct 24, 2023

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership and coworkers. Constantly growing, lots of opportunities for advancement. Interesting learning about all the materials and products that are used/made with the work being done.

Cons

There aren't that many cons. The factory work can get boring and repetitive just like anywhere else but it's decent pay for the work.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We hope you are taking advantage of the opportunities to advance your career at Fort Wayne Metals. You’re right! Our materials and products are very interesting. They can be found throughout the world and even out of this world. (See Mars Rover!)

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