For a real engineer, it is a nightmare. - Anonymous employee MRL Equipment Employee Review

1.0
19 Dec 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

All insurance was paid for me and my family. Work was diverse and interesting. This company (not employees) has a lot of potential under the right leadership. The existing everyday leader is a good salesman. However, his acumen for growing and sustaining a successful business is seriously lacking.

Cons

Frustrating. Owner(s) (main owner may not know) did not want to listen to engineering advice regarding safety matters nor matters of cost savings. Offered up one component (one cost $70 and found better replacement for $18) replacement to save $40,000 a year and told that was not enough to worry about. Had to buy my own writing utencils and paper. Was told relocation expenses would be reimbursed. I was only given $300 of the total moving expenses (used a u-haul and moved myself, glad I did) of $800. Many safety hazards in produced equipment and no desire to improve them. No ventilation in shop except for open doors. OSHA monitoring equipment worked around by opening doors. Extensive welding and plasma cutting occurring and can taste it in your mouth after being in shop for a couple of minutes. "Electrical Engineer" didn't know ohms law and misinformed customers on troubleshooting techniques due to his basic lack of electricity. Too many cons to list. Do yourself a favor if you have worked as a real mechanical or electrical engineer, stay away until the President steps down.

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MRL can absolutely be a challenging environment for some. Successfully contributing to a market leader - no matter what Industry, requires participants to bring their best to the table. MRL is fortunate to have trained and maintained some "real engineers with initiative" that can actually start up, operate and successfully contribute to the Company's complex products. Join us & learn!

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