Stackpole International
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The older employees are good and t(e newer are stupid
Power metal compact setter (Current Employee) – Stratford, ON – 21 February 2019
When I first started working there it was amazing how free I felt. The people were amazing and very friendly. As time went on things changed management became more strict. Yes quality has improved and that is my main focus but it’s hard to do when people don’t care
Where to begin at how bad this place is
Millwright (Former Employee) – Ancaster, ON – 1 February 2019
If your a tradesperson stay away.!! Ancaster EPDM. From day one this was a disappointment for such a large company. Sat through basic policies during day one and found out the Human Resources Manager was leaving. Everything that is described in the duties is not even close. The plant is saturated with coolant mist on everything! Shadowed for my first 2 weeks. Learned nothing useful as most people mashed buttons. There is no reason or rhyme as to the “automation” It’s a bunch of equipment thrown together with interlocks. 1/3rd of the CNC is 15 plus years old. Everything is on top of everything and working on it is difficult. Guarding is so close and oil covered you better hope they get you your uniform in 2 weeks. Mine took a month and a half after several requests. Measurements were supposed to be day one. The newer equipment and CNC is not much better. Poor design for equipment and CNC is covered in oil. Step very carefully as there is no handrails. Faded HMI screens. CNC interface is mostly unreadable and different from machine to machine even though it’s the same make and year. Training is zero. In my interview I expressly said I have limited CNC and have rebuilt robots. I was told training would be forthcoming. The person who was implementing that (the maintenance manager) left in my 3rd week there. You will be on a rotating continental days and nights. The 4 Maintenance crews have good people and some very bad people. Extremely toxic and because you’re new will find ways to pick you apart and place that where it will be heard. This place will eat you alive a spit you more... out. Being told you’re not good enough and walked out the door without having a clue what you being measured against is crushing. less
Pros
Pay, benefits and tier one discounts
Cons
Absolutely toxic
Managment needs improvement
Production Worker (Former Employee) – Stratford, ON – 29 January 2019
Managment seems to be all all over the place when it come to decisions
mandated alot
Hot in the summer
They fundraise for the community
You can work straight shifts
mandated alot
Hot in the summer
They fundraise for the community
You can work straight shifts
Cons
Mandated overtime
Good people
Production Technician (contract) (Former Employee) – Hamilton, ON – 21 January 2019
Good people, go to work to get the job done. Worked in the night shift it is not so bad.
They are very accommodating with schedules as well. And the coffee is good.
They are very accommodating with schedules as well. And the coffee is good.
Pros
Good culture
Cons
messy sometimes
Worst HR ever
Employee (Former Employee) – Ancaster, ON – 19 January 2019
Worst HR in Ancaster plant. They lie about the position. Absolutely no benefits. They lie about benifits. No value for employees. Again the HR generalist ( the old one) is very incapable of handling things.
Pros
Free coffee
Cons
Hr
Enjoyed time working there, looking to return if possible
GENERAL LABOURER (Former Employee) – Ancaster, ON – 16 January 2019
I enjoyed the job, and looking forward to the possibility of returning. The hours were good, and the pay was decent. I worked through temp agency... but hopefully will find a perm job soon.
Mandatory overtime even on stat holiday weekends
CNC Machine Operator (Former Employee) – Stratford, ON – 13 January 2019
Work you 6 days a week 52 weeks a year, they don't take into account that you need some me time, don't care if you have sick relatives, and they don't bother to investigate complaints of harrassment or threatening behavior
Pros
Free coffee
Cons
Amount of time spent there
Excellent Company To Work For
Manufacturing Manager (Former Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 3 January 2019
An international, growth oriented and progressive company. Dedicated, hard working employees. Safe, non-unionized environment. 8 years + with zero time lost accidents. Great salaries and benefits.Solid management, open door policy for all employees.High volume Powdered Metal manufacturing processes including Compacting, Sintering, Annealing, Carburizing, Machining, Grinding, Milling, Stamping, Densification, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Non Destructive Testing, Fast paced working environment.
Pros
Exciting manufacturing processes.
Cons
Long hours.
Extremely disorganized, poor mangement and HR
Operator (Former Employee) – Stratford, ON – 13 December 2018
This company will treat you like a number. They will mess up your pay and if you do not notice it, they will not fix it...even when they do, it takes them several weeks to do so. They take weeks to reply to messages and HR never answers their phone. Majority of managers are only in position due to years, not because they are qualified. These managers are usually angry and horrible when it comes to people skills. When short workers they will make you work a two man job, and in warm weather every weekend is usually mandatory. Their lack of professionalism is clear.
Pros
ok pay for a factory
Cons
poor management
I have seen a farm run better than this place.
General Labourer (Former Employee) – Ancaster, ON – 17 November 2018
I would never speak bad about a company, not even if it was very close to being a bad company, but man this place... not 1 minute of training. very bad
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Midnight Shift Production manager (Current Employee) – Stratford, ON – 9 November 2018
Great people to work with. Strong product knowledge within the organization. Small town feel within the organization. Focus on customer. Lots of opportunity
Pros
busy work environment
Cons
none comes to mind
Great culture, great people
Office Administrator (Current Employee) – Ancaster, ON – 8 October 2018
Stackpole is a great company to work for, I have been there for over 6 years and I love the culture and the people. Management treats us well and I enjoy coming to work each day
Pros
Culture, people, environment
Good place to work without any work life balance
Automotive Technician (Current Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 28 September 2018
Growing tier 1 company with lots of job opportunities. Be prepared to work long hours. Overall a good place to work, friendly co workers, good pay and perks.
Fun at work place with jolly workers
Assembly Line Worker (Former Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 20 September 2018
I have good experience in stackpole with busy invironment.
Fast line work , loading -unloading parts , quality check for parts.
Switching work place when needed.
Helpful workers and supervisors.
Fast line work , loading -unloading parts , quality check for parts.
Switching work place when needed.
Helpful workers and supervisors.
Pros
Occasionally free lunch from company
Cons
Regular hours
Was fun to work in this company back in the day
N/A (Current Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 18 September 2018
This company used to be real good. Employees were well looked after but now we are just a number, worked to the bone. They don't care you have families, if they could they'd probably make you live there just to get work done. Everyone is overworked....the problem doesn't seem to have any resolution any time soon. It has been consumed with the idea of becoming "world class" that they forgot how to care for their employees.
Has become too "corporate". Whatever is "done for the employees" feels like the company was required to, not because they want to.
Has become too "corporate". Whatever is "done for the employees" feels like the company was required to, not because they want to.
Pros
Some people are fun to work with
Cons
Long hours, company doesn't value their employees
Easy, good paying work, great people
Production Associate (Former Employee) – Ancaster, ON – 15 September 2018
Hot during the summers, lots of overtime..
However, the supervisors are great, the employees are even better. 3 shifts, so afternoon included which is the worst, but you pretty much have your choice of shift. Very good work environment altogether. Going to miss this place
However, the supervisors are great, the employees are even better. 3 shifts, so afternoon included which is the worst, but you pretty much have your choice of shift. Very good work environment altogether. Going to miss this place
Pros
Salary, benefits, colleagues, easy work
Cons
Over 60 degrees in the summer months
productive and efficient company in the field of powder metallurgy
Metallurgist (Current Employee) – Stratford, ON – 7 September 2018
It's a nice company which will give you the opportunity for your professional growth if you have a strong desire to learn and prove your capability. However, it's difficult to work on the shop floor in summer as its too hot due to the running furnaces.
Pros
Highly advanced in technology and automation
Cons
Low pay scale
Typical 2nd tier Automotive plant
Quality Control Inspector (Former Employee) – Ancaster, ON – 21 August 2018
Long hours, filled with temp employees, and strange management practices. Had pretty high turnover but that was 13 years ago. Working conditions were fairly good but maintenance struggled to keep everything up to par.
Pathetic
Associate (Former Employee) – Stratford, ON – 10 August 2018
Can not say since there guide lines will not allow truth only fiction , after a very long time this once great employer is now a joke .which is obvious to anyone who has been there beyond 5 yrs.
Pros
Not one thing
Cons
Pretty much everything
Dusty, Hot & Noisy
Manufacturing Press Set-up Technician/Operator (Former Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 9 August 2018
Very dusty due to powder metal being the primary raw material for production of parts. Noise coming from compacting presses and can be very hot during summer because of the furnaces.