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

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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

Feb 11, 2023

High growth, focus on the Employee

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent Culture History of YoY growth High regard for employees

Cons

None that I can think of. Extremely happy with my experience.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

3y

Hi! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on working at Fort Wayne Metals. We're just as excited about the future and applying strategic direction to help get us there!

4.0

Jan 17, 2023

A lot of opportunities for growth

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They offer a lot of learning opportunities and ways to build on your personal growth.

Cons

FWM has a difficult time holding people responsible. Upper management feels very disconnected from the rest of the company.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

3y

Thank you for the contributions you make as an Engineer at Fort Wayne Metals! In the spirit of continuous improvement, we are always looking for ways to improve not just our products and processes, but most importantly, our people. Our Talent Development team is dedicated to the continued growth of our employees, both professionally and personally.

5.0

Dec 30, 2022

Great employer

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fort Wayne Metals has a diverse and caring staff, good benefits, safe and stable working environment. They have a large variety of different jobs that you can learn and experience. I've been very well supported in reaching my personal goals and have the opportunity to support others in their journey as well.

Cons

Some of the chemicals we work with can be dangerous. (Depending on the department) Mandatory overtime when business demands

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Jobs at Fort Wayne Metals

Manufacturing – Wiredrawer (No weekends) Up to $26.81/hr in 6 months

Manufacturing – Wiredrawer (4 Day Work Week) Up to $26.81/hr in 6 months

Manufacturing – Spooling (PART TIME Entry Level) Up to $21.45/hr in 6 months - No Weekends

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