Pros
I was at Niowave for 4.5 years. Friendly co-workers, great learning experience, good stepping stone for advancing to your next job.
Cons
All it is is a stepping stone. There is no room for advancement, poor pay to begin with, Management reluctantly listens to problems and does little, if anything, for solutions. -Health benefits consist of high deductible, catastrophic health plan ($2,500 for single, $5,000 for married) low coverage (no vision/dental/hearing.) -Poor working conditions in excessive heat, pleas for relief remain neglected. -Hazardous working conditions, improper safety precautions and ventilation for acid etching, excessive heat in acid lab, improper storage and non-existent removal of spent acid. -Bonuses and raises are promised, but not delivered, on the principle of "work harder and more frequently for extra pay," 45-60hr work weeks with no overtime pay and little compensation. Company is insistent on handing out shares instead of cash, much like Enron. -Too many Chiefs, not enough Indians. Micromanaging is a serious problem.