Pros
Company Culture: * Not too small a site, not too big. You can get to know people without getting sick of each other. * Leads and supervisors in the fab are very approachable. Everyone working in the cleanroom is very eager to teach/encourage newbies. * Nice break room: flat screen tvs, free-to-use coffee machine (lattes, mochas, etc.), lemonade, and tea. Vending machines with healthier options. Benefits: * 401K Matching up to 4.5% of yearly take home. * 10 paid holidays a year (do not need to work). * About 4 PTO hours earned every two work weeks for new employees. Better for folks who have been there longer. Schedule: * Condensed work schedule means 3-4 days off in a row. * When my sup or lead asks folks if they can cover an unexpected absence, they are very understanding. No arm pulling. Just a "hey, if you are available, we need help". * Three breaks over 12.5 hour day: - paid 30 min break in morning - unpaid 30-45 min lunch - paid 30 min break in afternoon Opportunity for Growth: * If you want to learn more, and you are committed, you will be supported. Management is receptive to ideas for improvement. * Company pays employees for ideas that save money, streamline processes, and reduces opportunity for error, called YIP: Your Idea Pays.
Cons
Specific to Company: * Pay is quite low for the industry. Start at $14/hr. * Night shift only earns a 10% differential (20% is standard) * Mandatory overtime is assigned at random. One day per month. * The work instructions and OCAPs need to be seriously updated. * The 'certification' quizzes and tests are, likewise, very outdated. Specific to Industry: * Expect to work holidays. Barring a spectacular year (in terms of company income) the plant rarely shuts down.