Does Waupaca Foundry pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Waupaca Foundry employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Waupaca Foundry. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Waupaca Foundry?

47% of Waupaca Foundry employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Waupaca Foundry 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Waupaca Foundry?

Production (11) , Machine Operator (9) , Mill Room Operator (6) , Electrician (5) , Grinder (5) , Maintenance Technician (4) , Mechanical Maintenance (4) , Production Worker (4) , General Laborer (3) , Intern - Hourly (3) , Mill Room (3) , Millroom Grinder (3) , Millroom Worker (3) , Operator (3) , Project Engineer (3)

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

"Good pay and you get a workout" ((in 30 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 23 reviews)); "Good benefits and health insurance" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good money for summer job" ((in 8 reviews)); "Some good to great coworkers." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Poor Management" ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours and weekend work." ((in 7 reviews)); "No work life balance, management is a click and doesn't treat everyone the same across the board." ((in 4 reviews)); "NEPOTISM & FAVORITISM!" ((in 3 reviews)); "The work schedule when I was there was 12 on 2 off with mandatory 3 days of overtime causing big burn out and turn over." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Waupaca Foundry locations?

Waupaca , Tell City , Etowah , Marinette , Effingham , Menominee , Owensboro , Wautoma , Weyauwega , Waupun , Menomonie , Tucson , Ironwood , Dayton , Madisonville , Athens , Chattanooga , Cleveland , Troy , Evansville , Indianapolis , Elkland , Lawrenceville

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Waupaca Foundry

Waupaca Foundry reviews

3.2

47% would recommend to a friend

(159 total reviews)

Michael Hawthorne

20% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (159 reviews)

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Waupaca Foundry has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 159 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Waupaca Foundry employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

159 reviews

5.0

Jul 28, 2025

Pay Inqquirey

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment. Lots of help when needed.

Cons

Hot environment, and dirty conditions when doing projects.

1.0

Jun 20, 2025

Its a check I guess

Mill room operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money, sometimes. Since purchased by Monamoy, they cut weekends and the pay usually sucks.

Cons

Drug tests, Stupid indiana people who have no life and live to work,Idiots who speak down on Unions even though it would argue more pay and less bs. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME. NOT THE OPPORTUNITY IT USED TO BE.

4.0

Feb 27, 2025

Worker

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits is ok plus two yearly bonuses

Cons

Hours are not stable some weeks you work 48 other weeks you may work 24-36 also promotions are hard they lie about advancement

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