Does Kurt Manufacturing pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kurt Manufacturing employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kurt Manufacturing. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kurt Manufacturing?

50% of Kurt Manufacturing employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kurt Manufacturing 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kurt Manufacturing?

Engineer (3) , Custodian (2) , Machinist (2) , Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Kurt Manufacturing according to real employee reviews?

"Most of the people were great to work with as is the case in any job." ((in 5 reviews)); "The employees are fun, friendly and have been super helpful to me as a new employee." ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Kurt Manufacturing according to real employee reviews?

"Management is cheap in what they will put in to the company as far as tools employees need and or just updating the outdated facility." ((in 3 reviews)); "Low pay when compared to similar companies." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kurt Manufacturing redundancies in 2026?

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

Kurt Manufacturing Reviews

3.0

50% would recommend to a friend

(40 total reviews)

Ted Kuhlmann

53% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (40 reviews)

Kurt Manufacturing has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 40 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Kurt Manufacturing employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

40 reviews

5.0

20 June 2019

Good Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Everybody works together, and management works with employees. We receive training for our jobs, and there are promotion opportunities. The company treats you like family. Esop company.

Cons

Insurance has a high deductible.

Kurt Manufacturing Response

7y

Thanks for sharing your experience on Glassdoor. Being employee owned is who we are and why we do what we do. So glad that you agree – our 500 employee company still feels like family!

5.0

7 June 2019

Great Company to Work for!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Management will always ensure that you maintain a healthy work/life balance. They will push you to not only grow and succeed in your career but also in your personal life. There are opportunities to learn and grow your career at Kurt!

Cons

There are no cons that I can think of.

Kurt Manufacturing Response

7y

We are so glad your experience at Kurt is good. Kurt’s Employee Owners are its most valuable asset! Your life and your career are a priority. Our on the job training, annual $5,250 tuition reimbursement, internship program and company paid training are how we make this happen. Kurt has been leading the industry for 70 years. Here’s to 70 more!

5.0

4 June 2019

Great environment and room for advancement

Mill operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

One of the many reasons is the opportunity to learn something new all the time. The room to advance in the company is great. Some of the latest technologies to work with and learn. Everyone makes you feel welcome and treats you right.

Cons

None at all I really like my job here.

Kurt Manufacturing Response

7y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Kurt. As you’ve experienced, there is always something new happening at each of our six locations. We continue to prepare for the future by evolving each day. The opportunities for Kurt’s employee owners to learn and grow are limitless!

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