Question 1

Do workers at Grede get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
36% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 2

Does Grede pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 3

At Grede, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
90% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Question 4

Is the health insurance from Grede affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.

Question 5

Do people get paid time off at Grede?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Question 6

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

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Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

100% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 7

Do workers at Grede worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 8

Do Grede workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
73% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 9

How easy is it for Grede workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and November 2025.

Question 10

How easy is it to get time off at Grede?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to get time off.
93% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 11

Do Grede managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
45% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 12

Do jobs at Grede spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 13

How easy is it to take sick days at Grede?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 14

Is working at Grede good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 15

Do people at Grede feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 16

Do people at Grede get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
50% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 17

Is it stressful to work at Grede?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel stressed here.
88% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 18

Do people at Grede enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most people enjoy their job.
69% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 19

Do people at Grede recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Not many people recommend working with their team.
69% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 20

Do people get enough training when they start at Grede?

Accepted Answer

Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
73% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 21

Do people get support to advance at Grede?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 58% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Question 22

Do people think Grede’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 23

Do workers feel well informed about how Grede is doing?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
85% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

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Production Operator

Production Operator

Production Operator

Production Operator

Production Operator

Production Operator

Production Operator

Production Operator

Production Operator

Production Operator

Production Operator

Production Operator

Production Operator- All shifts

Production Operator- All shifts

Production Operator- All shifts

Production Operator- All shifts

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Clean Room - Production Supervisor

Clean Room - Production Supervisor

Clean Room - Production Supervisor

Clean Room - Production Supervisor

Utility - Clean Department

Utility - Clean Department

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

3rd Shift Cell Lead

3rd Shift Cell Lead

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Robotic Grinder

Robotic Grinder

Utility - Clean Department

Utility - Clean Department

Melt Charger

Melt Charger

Melt Charger

Melt Charger

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Pay

Only some people get paid breaks

Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick

The job rarely spills into unpaid time

Benefits

Sick days use up paid time off

Most people say they can afford the health insurance

Most people get paid time off

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Some people worry about their hours

Most people can’t choose their shifts

Workplace

Most people feel treated with respect

Only some people get breaks without interruption

Most people are stressed

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