Does Barnes Aerospace pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Barnes Aerospace employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Barnes Aerospace. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Barnes Aerospace?

59% of Barnes Aerospace employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Barnes Aerospace 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barnes Aerospace?

Engineer (6) , Manufacturing Engineer (6) , CNC Machinist (4) , Production Supervisor (4) , Inspector (3) , Machine Operator (3) , Machinist (3) , Welder (3) , Accounting Intern (2) , HR (2) , Maintenance Technician (2) , Operator (2) , Quality Assurance (2) , Senior Calibration Technician (2) , Shipping And Receiving Clerk (2)

What are the pros of working at Barnes Aerospace according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and laid back atmosphere" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good benefits including tuiton reimbursement" ((in 12 reviews)); "Your coworkers become your best friends." ((in 3 reviews)); "Flexible on hours, especially during the school year." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Barnes Aerospace according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, which reflects in the business" ((in 17 reviews)); "The culture is abysmal." ((in 6 reviews)); "Rude managers" ((in 3 reviews)); "Raises are totally discriminatory." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Barnes Aerospace redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Barnes Aerospace redundancy and their outlook for job security at Barnes Aerospace in 2026.

Barnes Aerospace Reviews

2.9

59% would recommend to a friend

(128 total reviews)

Roy Goldsmith

68% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Barnes Aerospace has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 128 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Barnes Aerospace employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

128 reviews

3.0

29 June 2026

Good pay and training, but nepotism in management

Welder a

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pay is good and benefits are alright, willing to train and work with exotic metals

Cons

Nepotism is definitely a thing that pays a part in who gets hired in management, alot of people from PCC

4.0

4 June 2026

Strong divisions and good people, but major changes ahead

Senior financial reporting analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

impressive manufacturing divisions. Good people

Cons

bought by private equity and phased out headquarters

3.0

15 May 2026

Laid-back environment hindered by poor communication and culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pretty laid back work environment as long as you stay on task.

Cons

Poor communication across the board and improper op sheets. Not the best work culture I've seen in my career. Very poor yearly raIses to seasoned employees even when expectations are exceeded.

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Jobs at Barnes Aerospace

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Warren, MI

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USD 36K - USD 46K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Shop Laborer (Die Cleaner)

Lansing, MI

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USD 40K - USD 52K /yr

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Assembler (1st Shift)

East Granby, CT

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USD 47K - USD 61K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift

Warren, MI

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USD 45K - USD 58K /yr

USD 47K - USD 64K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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