Good Career, Long term stability & great products - Engineer bei Klein Tools: Mitarbeiterbewertung

4,0
29. Okt. 2014
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Pros

Been with Klein Tools for 14 years. Seen a lot of changes, some "good" some I have to question, however taking into account the company has been profitable for 150+ years, I feel our direction is positive. Klein Products are one of the most respected brands in the tool industry with all hand tools and safety equipment still made in the USA. Current management is focused on long term growth and stability

Kontras

Like any smaller, family owned business there are concerns with family members being groomed for positions they may not be qualified for, hey if you have problems with that I guess you should move on - it is "their" company after all. Lots of focus on moving the company's manufacturing plants to a central campus operation in Texas has caused a considerable amount of disruption and dissatisfaction among all employees, salaried more so than hourly. The move to Texas appears to be a good long term business strategy, however there are a lot of short term pains that must be endured and a lot good, key employees are either bailing or getting left out in the process. Like a lot of smaller companies the health benefits have taken a hit with rising out of pocket expenses and co-pay increases.

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5,0
30. Juni 2026
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I had the opportunity to grow significantly as a recruiter during my time here. I was exposed to many different areas of recruiting, including, experienced hiring, and partnering with hiring managers across multiple business functions. The work was challenging, but those challenges helped me become a stronger recruiter and develop skills that will benefit me throughout my career. I appreciated the opportunities for increased responsibility and the ability to work on a wide variety of positions, which kept the role engaging and allowed me to continuously learn! As I recruiter, I also value the relationships I make with candidates and enjoy seeing them join a great company and thrive in their careers

Kontras

As with many fast-paced recruiting environments, priorities can shift quickly, and periods of high workload require adaptability and strong time management.

1,0
11. Juni 2026
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Pros

Little to none. Hardly anything positive about working at this company.

Kontras

I wanted to give this company a fair chance before writing this review, but after my time here I feel obligated to be honest for anyone considering joining. Management is, at best, misleading. Expectations and commitments made during hiring and performance conversations rarely materialize, and when you seek clarity, you're met with dismissiveness rather than straight answers. It becomes clear very quickly that leadership says what's convenient, not what's true. The VP level is where the culture really breaks down. Favoritism is blatant and unashamed — certain employees are visibly protected and fast-tracked regardless of performance or merit, while others are consistently overlooked no matter how hard they work. It creates a demoralizing environment where people stop trying because they realize results don't drive recognition — relationships do. What's most frustrating is that management's priorities are completely transparent: their own bonus structures. Decisions are made through that lens first and foremost, with little to no regard for team development or employee wellbeing. Career growth? Don't count on it. There are no clear paths, no meaningful development conversations, and no investment in helping employees advance. If you're looking for a place to build your career, this is not it. I genuinely hope leadership takes a hard look at the culture they've built — talented people are leaving, and the ones who stay are disengaged. That's not a coincidence.

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