Does GrafTech International pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GrafTech International employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GrafTech International. This rating has decreased by 17% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GrafTech International?

62% of GrafTech International employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GrafTech International 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GrafTech International?

Operator (4) , Engineer (2) , Process Manager (2) , Research Engineer (2) , Staff Scientist, Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at GrafTech International according to real employee reviews?

"Good people to work with." ((in 12 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area." ((in 10 reviews)); "A good salary." ((in 7 reviews)); "and great culture" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GrafTech International according to real employee reviews?

"Senior management is afraid of customers, only wants to talk to bankers." ((in 5 reviews)); "Boomers, few women managers, hesitant to change and adapt, no innovation, poor communication" ((in 4 reviews)); "Benefits are horrible for a company of this size." ((in 4 reviews)); "Managers are afraid to hold anyone accountable because of the ethics hotline..employees are treated different because of it!" ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about GrafTech International redundancies in 2026?

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

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3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(98 total reviews)

Joel L. Hawthorne

68% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (98 reviews)

GrafTech International has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 98 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GrafTech International employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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98 reviews

5.0

21 Apr 2025

World Class Employer

Global laboratories director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great company for professional development.

Cons

Steel industry sales and global market restrictions.

5.0

26 Feb 2024

Training and saftey

Hsep training leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

They really do care about their employees

Cons

The market comes and goes in waves

5.0

27 Sept 2023

Love it here

Payroll

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The team you work with here is amazing. Work from home option for a few days. Flex work start time. Casual dress.

Cons

Construction traffic makes for long commute, but is temporary.

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Control Systems Specialist

Seadrift, TX

USD 60K - USD 97K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Director, Operational Excellence

Brooklyn Heights, Cuyahoga, OH

USD 142K - USD 206K /yr

USD 62K - USD 101K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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