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 was good." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good people to work around" ((in 16 reviews)); "The organization is very collaborative and provides good benefits for the employees" ((in 16 reviews)); "fort wayne metals has good culture" ((in 15 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

Aug 7, 2017

production

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very thorough, cares about their employees. Advancement oppurtunities. Premotes from with in. Suporvisors are helpful and understanding. Great benefits

Cons

There is a minimum requirement before moving jobs

5.0

Feb 1, 2017

Wire Drawer

Wire drawer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work, great benefits.

Cons

It's a production job, so if you aren't looking for a factory atmosphere it won't be for you.

Fort Wayne Metals Response

9y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We pride ourselves on providing a full range of benefits and fostering a workplace atmosphere that encourages teamwork, communication and trust. As for the work environment, Fort Wayne Metals provides clean, air-conditioned facilities for the well-being of our employees.

4.0

Apr 27, 2016

Steady growth and opportunity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Constant growth, opportunities for personal and professional development, family oriented yet accountable team work

Cons

Sometimes frenetic pace, sometimes lacking cohesive corporate wide focus

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Jobs at Fort Wayne Metals

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

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

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

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

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