McMaster-Carr reviews

2.7

28% would recommend to a friend

(1,363 total reviews)

Jay Delaney

31% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

McMaster-Carr has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,363 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The McMaster-Carr employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
Dec 27, 2008

McMaster Bait & Switch

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

if all you want is a job--the same job...everyday...for the next 20-30 years of your life-- if you like having your day scheduled down to the minute and to work in an office that is run like a warehouse Some managers are really great, but the smart ones don't stick around very long the company doesn't do lay-offs...just rounds of firings every spring & fall...

Cons

Micro-management is the only form of management; Most managers are younger than 27 and are managing people who have more experience than they do in the company & their department; most managers are severely lacking in their people skills; yes the managers are ivy-leaguers--but you have to remember that even in the ivy leagues, people get C's & D's. And why on earth, would any ivy-leaguer worth their weight in salt, go to work for an MRO supply company???? Turnover is VERY, VERY high... Morale is VERY, VERY low... benefits aren't that great anymore Employees aren't valued--they are seen as a number...no name plates, no personal effects allowed--makes it all the easier to get rid of people no Coffee (or food) at your desk -- only water in pre-approved cups

1.0
Dec 19, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I can't really think of any

Cons

Terrible company, terrible customer service, no clear policies, poorly trained staff, no flexibility

2.0
Nov 30, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are second to none, nice work environment, good work-life balance, nice perks such as tickets to sports and cultural events.

Cons

Zero job security - don't be fooled, it is true they have never had a lay-off, because when they decide they don't need you anymore, they will blatantly lie on your reviews and let you know that your job is in jeopardy. You will then either leave on your own because of the horrible new environment, or you will eventually get fired because you were "not meeting expectations". I am not a disgruntled ex-employee, but someone who has seen first-hand how this company can destroy your life based only on the whim of one person.

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