tool and die maker

industrial electrician

forklift operator

press operator

millwright

FIO Automotive

Pros
- Salary is better than most to start and tops out higher than most within industry/area
- Innovative technology (AGC's) that can alleviate some of the common stressors in manufacturing *when they're not backed up*
-Climate controlled work environment
- Designated departments (PC) are responsible for material handling, personally found it was nice majority of the time to not have to stop running &/or try to top up materials, components etc while running. 
-Company Appreciation dinners

Cons
- Work/life balance isn't great, mandated ot every other day that increased from half to full periods even in the short time I was there 
- Mandated ot has been a long standing issue, talk of no saturday ot isn't a new concept and hasn't been achievable for years
- Competitive nature between co-workers is usually a pro but I found people were unhealthily competitive. People weren't interested in succeeding as a team, lots of negativity and resentment between zones, shifts and people who achieved targets regularly. 
-Company morale was low, people consistently watched for mistakes or things you did improperly and often went to higher ups instead of worrying about their own jobs or approaching in a kind way if it was a safety concern. Everyone is out for themselves.
-Favoritism, also fairly prevalent. 
-Lengthy time periods to work up the ladder or even get cross trained in various zones/departments and minimal advancement opportunities (majority of GL's, TL's and management are close friends/family of other higher up's)

Worked at FIO for three years, I've done multiple other factories in my time to have some reference of what others are like.

FIO has some of the worst culture I have ever seen. It's a constant grind, the factory literally is never ahead of the game. Morale is in the toilet. Management enjoys blaming the employees for the shortfalls of the company rather than actual acknowledgement of the issues that plague production.

Advancement is for people either already related to someone, or for friends of the people already near the top. In my three years I have seen multiple team leaders appointed who lacked experience with the job, well within their first year, over the heads of other candidates. In almost every case, the appointed individual was directly related to another person in upper management.

Overtime isn't a sometimes thing as they will state in interview, it's constant and never ending. If you have children you value time with, or a relationship you want to advance, turn back now. Your time means literally nothing here.

All in all, if you're a student and really want some quick cash, FIO is a solid temporary option. if you want job satisfaction, or an actual life.. then you can do better elsewhere.

I wasn't sure I wanted to leave a review after I left so I waited a few years to compose this. First of the people there, for the most part are fantastic. Maintenance consisted of a few skilled trades and a bunch of first response technicians (people with no background or skill plucked from the floor) These guys do what they can but often go beyond their skill set and this often leads to unsafe conditions and damage to the equipment. A maintenance position at this plant will leave you feeling under appreciated. The plant and all its sections are run till they wont run anymore then maintenance does what it can to put it back together again. Preventative maintenance often doesnt happen as time is not alotted for these critical tasks. Plant runs most weekends. The toughest part of the job is watching your equipment in your section run till it self detonates. Often parts are made so close to their shipment that they cant be shut down even for 20 minute repairs .

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good benefits, friendly workers, paid shutdown at Christmas, and good training.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having to wait for someone to relieve you to go to the washroom and have to listen to a buzzer until they get there and being mandated to work overtime either before your shift or after and not enough jobs to have everyone to work so the senior worker would stand around and do nothing. Very poor origination for the overtime  managing. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fairly good, but mismanagement of time and not wanting to fix machine properly just piece it back together to work until the next shift gets there.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work fast pace and always looking over your shoulder.

I actually enjoyed this job. The amount of demand was quite high and allowed me to excel in different areas of the shop floor. The only thing that I did not like was the interview process outcome. I was told by the production manager that I had a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a team leader, however, I was too young. Thereafter hired two individuals into the team leadership role and they were both younger than I. Really brought a downfall towards the leadership within the company and the management on a managerial scale.  Great people though, and I believe it was just a change of heart the following year. Very understanding while I was going through the worst case scenario in my life.

I accepted a midnight shift offer, was told mandatory overtime was only occasional. My first week I was informed we work 6 days a week in the stamping department. They say will work with you to accommodate. They do not. Training is a joke. Often you’re made to work multiple mandates Friday and Saturday, forcing you to work a thirteen day period. Group leaders/team leaders are never able to be found when needed. “Training” was done by brand new employees who have worked at FIO for under a month. Pros: it’s a 7.87 hour work day, over time is paid after 38 hours, and double time after 44. 

This is the worst place to work. These people know how to exploit employees. Managers and supervisors are mostly ineligible for this position.To go to higher positions you have to part of cheap politics in this company. Safety is very low even though they talk too much about safety. I worked here for 1.5 years and supervisors doesn't know how to behave with employees. People work in this company only because they are looking for permanent residency in Canada and this company supports it. If there was no such policy in this company, this company will be empty without employees to work. Many group leaders don't know how to behave
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What is the best part of working at the company?
Everyone is treated equally and open office concepts allow accessibility to speak your mind within reasonable terms 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Fast paced environment with quick deadlines and sometimes not enough time to complete 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment is sometimes one sided and can be difficult when working with a multicultural employee base

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Steady work and goes rather quickly if you do your job following rules and procedures.

What is the best part of working at the company?
 Organization for work, safety, and good benefits

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It could be the noise from many Cell as working at the same time

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Safety and production with high standards of quality

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Arrive early to prepare for the day's tasks, put on all the safety components, participate in the pre; work information, operate the different assigned cells, according to the plan, orders, etc

Best place I have ever worked. It’s very clean and organized fun environment.  Always something to do and management is always willing to help. I’m so proud that I had the experience and been giving the chance to work at FIO. IT MADE ME HAPPY EVERY DAY I HONESTLY CANT SAY A BAD THING ABOUT THE PLACE. I MISS IT EVERYDAY I WISH THEY WOULD HIRE ME BACK BECAUSE IT MADE ME A BETTER PERSON AND A HAPPIER PERSON. IVE BEEN LOST WITHOUT IT. I MISS FIO SO MUCH IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME IN MY LIFE. 

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