Had potential to be a great company until management ruined everything - Anonymous employee AMETEK Employee Review

1.0
May 12, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some of the people you will work with here are great and will do anything for you.

Cons

Little to no training for new hires, procedures and work instructions are poorly written and a lot of times are missing information necessary to complete your job. Lots of drama stemming from certain coworkers, some days you feel like you're on the playground in elementary school instead of being at work. Managers and supervisors, with the exception of one individual, are inexperienced and too immature to handle the position and the workers they have below them. Because of this, the negativity created trickles down to the workers creating bad attitudes and morale. Yearly "standard of living" raises are hardly standard. They usually range from 1-3% percent which turns out to be crumbs. A lot of employees work a part time job or rely on overtime to make it by.

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5.0
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Pros

Good Company with great work culture

Cons

Confusing and disorganized management strategies

1.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of people recognize and trust this brand, and the company continues to grow through regular acquisitions of new businesses. In addition, our location is considered one of the nicer facilities in the organization, with a modern, well-maintained campus and an attractive work environment.

Cons

Back in 2025 they did a lot of damage control due to a lot of issues. There appears to be a very traditional, old-school management mindset that still influences the culture. In my experience, the environment can feel like a "boys' club" at times, which may be common in some manufacturing organizations but can make it difficult for employees seeking a more inclusive and collaborative workplace. At this particular site, favoritism and workplace politics seemed to play a significant role in employee success. Building the right relationships often appeared to be just as important as performance, which could be frustrating and draining over time. The company has experienced layoffs and furloughs, creating a level of uncertainty for employees. Management was often not very visible and was not consistently present on-site, which sometimes made it difficult for employees to feel connected to leadership or understand the direction of the organization. The culture around meetings and presentations was extremely rigid. There was a strong emphasis on structure, hierarchy, and formal presentation standards, which could feel overly militaristic at times and left little room for open discussion or different working styles. Another change I noticed was a reduced emphasis on employee engagement activities compared to what I had observed previously. Opportunities for team-building, recognition, and workplace events seemed less frequent, which had an impact on overall morale. While the company offers a strong brand name, continued growth through acquisitions, and an attractive facility, I believe improvements in culture, leadership visibility, employee engagement, and consistency in management practices would significantly improve the overall employee experience.

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