Klein Tools reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(240 total reviews)
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Tom Klein

81% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Klein Tools has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 240 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Klein Tools 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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240 reviews
1.0
Aug 7, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

If you're considering a Talent Acquisition role here, be aware that while the fast-paced environment can be energizing, the overall experience was disappointing and discouraging.

Cons

The pay was far below what is fair for the volume and complexity of the work. I was frequently assigned high-level, hard-to-fill roles that leadership had been unsuccessful in hiring for — I filled them successfully, yet received no recognition or reward for the results I delivered. Instead, I was micromanaged and picked apart over trivial issues that had no impact on outcomes. The biggest challenge, however, was the culture. Leadership frequently displayed favoritism, and high performers were often publicly disrespected or mistreated. It quickly became clear that advancement and security had more to do with personality politics than performance. If you're not willing to play along or “suck up,” your contributions won’t be valued. Unfortunately, my time there ended in a toxic, drama-filled environment where the actual issues — lack of empathy, poor leadership, and misaligned priorities — were never addressed. Instead, focus was placed on petty interpersonal conflict over the real, systemic problems. Unless you're someone who thrives in highly political environments and is willing to prioritize appearances over real impact, I’d recommend looking elsewhere.

3.0
Apr 5, 2023

Women beware

Recommend
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Pros

Klein has some amazing people working here! The culture is friendly and most everyone is hard-working. They have a dedicated learning & development team and several social activities planned throughout the year where you can meet people and mingle and have fun. If you’re looking for a place to kickstart your career or gain some years of experience, this is definitely a great place to do it!

Cons

Management is predisposed towards men. There are literally a few female leaders (a couple directors and a plant manager) but they aren’t well respected by their peers and are often clawing their way to the table. If you are male and looking for advancement opportunities, you may be fine here. But if you’re female, there are likely better options elsewhere.

1.0
Apr 23, 2025

Would not recommend

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Pros

local, easy access, overtime options, onsite athletic trainer

Cons

terminate employees just under 90 mark with no cause, sketchy business practice

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