Pros
Decent pay ~25$/hr Great people employed in the union Job security – The company has been around a long time and rarely lays people off.
Cons
The company will target you for retaliation if you have any work comp claims. The company has a punitive culture Favoritism and inconsistent discipline create a toxic and unequal environment. HR appears more protective of the company than supportive of workers, especially in disputes. Toxic leadership culture – Some supervisors lead through intimidation and micromanagement instead of respect and support. Harassment or bullying often goes unchecked. PPE- even if you weld all day you have to buy your own p400 mask that will block metal fumes because even though the ventilation is clearly poor, it is claimed that the ventilation is ample