Does Grede pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Grede employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Grede. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Grede?

84% of Grede employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Grede 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Grede?

Maintenance Technician (8) , Human Resources (4) , Maintenance (4) , Manager (4) , Production Supervisor (4) , Quality Engineer (4) , HR Manager (3) , Engineer (2) , Engineering (2) , Forklift Operator (2) , HR Director (2) , HR Project Manager (2) , Human Resources Generalist (2) , Industrial Electrician (2) , Laborer (2)

What are the pros of working at Grede according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good and the day goes by fast." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401k with health insurance." ((in 12 reviews)); "The team is great and collaborative" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "life balance, and enjoyable work environment." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Grede according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours, hot, no one listens or seems to care what gets done anymore." ((in 5 reviews)); "salary isnt aligned with current rates" ((in 4 reviews)); "More detailed training in the software required." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Grede layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Grede layoffs and their outlook for job security at Grede in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Grede locations?

Reedsburg , Southfield , Biscoe , Saint Cloud , Browntown , New Castle , Brewton , Columbiana , Menomonee Falls , Iron Mountain , Milwaukee , Kingsford , Wauwatosa , Bessemer , Meadville , Andalusia , Birmingham , Blacksburg , Berlin , Brownsville , Vassar , Cynthiana , Browerville , Minneapolis , Springdale , Wichita , Columbus

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4.2

84% would recommend to a friend

(195 total reviews)

Cary Wood

86% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Career opportunities

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Senior management

3.9

Compensation and benefits

Grede has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 195 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Grede employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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195 reviews

5.0

Jun 17, 2025

Good Environment

Hr talent manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Enjoyed working for the company

Cons

I unfortunately got laid off.

Grede Response

10mo

Thank you for your kind words. We're glad your experience at the company was positive, and we truly appreciate your contributions. We're sorry to hear about the layoff and wish you nothing but success in your next opportunity. You’ll always be part of the Grede family.

5.0

May 30, 2025

Grede is a great place to work

Reliability engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I was welcomed and able to start contributing quickly because the associates I work with were helpful and provided training and guidance when needed.

Cons

Probably hot in the summer

Grede Response

10mo

We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive onboarding experience and felt supported by your colleagues. Thank you for your contribution to the team — we’re glad you’re part of Grede!

3.0

May 19, 2025

Low pay

Desktop support technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice immediate coworkers who are well qualified

Cons

Being a family is like being a lady. If you have to say you are then you're not.

Grede Response

10mo

Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re happy you felt supported by your coworkers. Your comment around compensation is important and will be shared with leadership. We’re committed to continuous improvement and appreciate your input.

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