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 24 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401k with health insurance." ((in 11 reviews)); "The team is great and collaborative" ((in 7 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)); "no training and instruction as the job assigments" ((in 4 reviews)); "Senior management down to direct labor at the facility level complain constantly." ((in 3 reviews)); "salary isnt aligned with current rates" ((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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Reviews by job title

195 reviews

3.0

Aug 25, 2014

No professional growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Early work hours Competitive pay Nice breakroom

Cons

no room for professional growth health insurance does not cover much

3.0

Jun 22, 2014

Lathe operator

Factory worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work hours were just what I was looking for. Upper management was open to communication, friendly.

Cons

Communication could be improved. Hard work for little pay. When on medical leave the company dismissed my position with no position to replace when returning.

2.0

May 5, 2014

think first

Maintenance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great learning experience,great experence

Cons

poor management.,low wages , pitiful benefits ,high turnover

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Forklift Operator - 2nd and 3rd shift

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