GrafTech International Reviews in Cleveland, OH Area

I have been working at GrafTech International

Pros – Day to day work was challenging, with new projects and business areas providing ample opportunities for significant contributions and recognition. Management supportive of work/life balance.

Cons – Benefits (retirement, health care) were slashed as the company struggled a number of years ago, in spite of management promises to maintain these for established employees and retirees.

Advice to Senior Management – Leadership is not just decision-making. It is also about your employees knowing that they will be treated at least as well as investors. Respect. Honesty. Commitment.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at GrafTech International full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Can't think of one now.

Cons – Very poor benefits to most employees.

Advice to Senior Management – Get more involved on the floor.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at GrafTech International full-time for more than a year

Pros – work environment looks ok and people are friendly

Cons – Unresponsive even to internal job applicants

Advice to Senior Management – none

I have been working at GrafTech International

Pros – The work can be challenging.
Many of my peers are enjoyable to work with.

Cons – Benefits are terrible except for perks offered to upper management.
The company appears to lack a true visionary at the helm.
Many of the managers seem to have gotten their positions through connections to senior management and not due to ability.
Many managers will take credit for their employees work to greatly advance their own careers while throwing the employee a bone to keep up performance.

Advice to Senior Management – Stop trying to find a magic business plan in the book of the month and use your own innovation and ideas to create a successful company.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at GrafTech International

Pros – It is close to my home and my daughters can stay in the same schools. The pay rate is reasonable even though the benefits are poor.

Cons – People trying to build little empires - Some managers that think they know everything about everything - Lack of respect for employees - Too many people that are going through the motions

Advice to Senior Management – Try to do something for a reason other than it will line your pockets. The board siphons off so much cash with their constant stock options it borders on blatant greed.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend