Does Challenge Manufacturing pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Challenge Manufacturing employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Challenge Manufacturing. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Challenge Manufacturing?

32% of Challenge Manufacturing employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Challenge Manufacturing 2.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.0 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Challenge Manufacturing?

Machine Operator (14) , Controls Engineer (12) , Engineer (9) , Automation Technician (8) , Quality Engineer (7) , Welder (7) , Manufacturing Engineer (6) , Production (6) , Production Operator (6) , Quality Manager (6) , Talent Acquisition Specialist (5) , Manager (4) , Production Supervisor (4) , Production Worker (4) , Tool And Die Maker (4)

What are the pros of working at Challenge Manufacturing according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and lot of hourd" ((in 31 reviews)); "Some of the people are great and I was able to make long" ((in 30 reviews)); "Great Benefits" ((in 14 reviews)); "Growth opportunities and an ability to make an impact at a plant or corporate level" ((in 6 reviews)); "Learnt a lot from supervisor and co" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Challenge Manufacturing according to real employee reviews?

"Management is terrible." ((in 22 reviews)); "Hours are long and union is tough." ((in 15 reviews)); "Layoffs are common." ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management does not listen." ((in 7 reviews)); "Horrible work environment, mistreatment of employee's, empty promises, high stress" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Challenge Manufacturing layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Challenge Manufacturing layoffs and their outlook for job security at Challenge Manufacturing in 2026.

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Challenge Manufacturing reviews

2.6

32% would recommend to a friend

(314 total reviews)

29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.1

Work/Life balance

2.0

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

Challenge Manufacturing has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 314 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Challenge Manufacturing employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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314 reviews

5.0

Dec 5, 2025

Great to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced, SMART people, lots of opportunities

Cons

Work life balance and management

Challenge Manufacturing Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Challenge. To share any additional comments about your experience, please email social@challenge-mfg.com.

5.0

Jul 28, 2025

Great company to work for.

Janitor/cleaner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family oriented Union Willing to work with you Room to learn and grow

Cons

Not enough janitors on 2nd shift

Challenge Manufacturing Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Challenge. To share any additional comments about your experience, please email social@challenge-mfg.com.

5.0

Mar 25, 2025

Good place for new people

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone here is nice and works with me.

Cons

It’s a long drive from my house

Challenge Manufacturing Response

Thank you for sharing your review of Challenge! Please share any additional comments to social@challenge-mfg.com.

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