Bench test tech - Bench Tech Schaerer Employee Review

3.0
1 Jan 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting machines and a quirky company. Some skilled labor involved, but not required as the work is simple and laborious. Generous bonus at the end of the year, and company party. Company is 15+ years old and only has a hand full of employees on site. Some employees are knowledgeable and will teach you the ropes, others well... If you are a slacker looking for hard labor / easy work, this is for you.

Cons

Safety is a questionable priority, as there is minimal to no safety training of: 220vac handling, fork lift operation, cleaning and spill safety, safety gear such as gloves back braces and goggles, first aid and cpr, and building security, not to forget ocea requirements. Also despite the job description you will have to squat lift over 50lbs sometimes 20-50+ times a day. Management in bench testing has more on their plate than they can handle, while other departments sit back and talk for extended periods. I have been cut burned and splintered multiple times in this position, not to forget exhausting work out in the pouring rain and cramped warehouses. Also HR isn't exactly the best, I went 6 months without getting the dental insurance they promised. I also was the last to have a 3 month probationary period before benefits kicked in. Raises are based upon performance rating of - 0 +, everyone gets 0, those who get - are not affected, no one gets a +. The rating system has no clear parameters, and there is no one supervisor/employee watching over the department, so showing any progress whatsoever is a moot point. Departments are forced to work together without any standard operating procedure, so much time is wasted calling and running back and forth, and even then the lack of communication breaks down into it being "someones" fault. There are literally no status quo's for performance, and also for expected employee behavior. My last point is they seem afraid to fire people based on poor attitude/performance despite multiple warnings and suspensions. Although on the other side of this is there is literally no reward for doing better and being one of a progressive mind.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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