Klein Tools reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(240 total reviews)
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Tom Klein

81% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Klein Tools has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 240 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Klein Tools 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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240 reviews
5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Klein Tools has been an exceptional company to work for. The fast-paced environment provides opportunities to gain hands-on experience that many entry-level roles don’t offer. In my position, my manager trusts me with meaningful projects, encourages me to take ownership, and supports me in making a real impact. Beyond that, the culture fosters strong camaraderie and collaboration, allowing my team and me to see the value of our contributions every day. The people at Klein truly care about my growth, and I have felt appreciated since day one.

Cons

Because we are a small company, we operate at a high standard. New challenges are constantly introduced, which can feel overwhelming at times, but they ultimately create valuable opportunities to take on responsibility, grow quickly, and demonstrate your value early in your career.

1.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Klein is a cool brand to work for. The tools are great.

Cons

HR is awful. They talk to people like they’re stupid and like they 100% talk down to people. I also had issues with the recruiting team, specifically the director of recruiting. They can’t keep recruiters there either- people are getting fired or quitting every week. I feel like it hindered my ability to do my job because I couldn’t keep up with who I was supposed to talk to.

5.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to work! Company genuinely cares about their product, management is super kind.

Cons

Human Resources has no awareness of the business, oftentimes they come off arrogant when talking to employees.

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