Pros
Its the highest paying manufacturer in Wayne County North Carolina. They have many locations throughout the nation including Waukesha WI, Dallas, TX, Goldsboro, NC (2 locations), Carteret County NC.
There is a Union. They just ratified the contract and the blue collars should be getting a 3% pay increase or 7.5% over the next 3 years.
There have been no layoffs or cutbacks, but since their product is expensive (in the Transformer Industry) there can be slowdowns in production.
If you are an engineer or management, you get a bonus, but no pension, just a 401K.
Cons
Its the good ole boy network at its best. There are very few opportunities for women and minorities to move into management. The current health insurance (AETNA) is the cheapest and worst on the planet. They literally pay for very little.
If you are a warehouse or manufacturing associate, you get 0 to 4% bonus per quarter. Currently, its 0%.
There is 0% work life balance. Sometimes you may work (production) 3 to 5 months without a weekend off!