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Stepping stone at best - Technician Williams Machinery Employee Review

1.0
Jul 15, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some great coworkers and a team atmosphere. Not much else.

Cons

Clueless offsite management skills interfere with good business practices our demographic demands. Lack of training has management preaching onsite training on the clients dime is normal for the industry. Company wide low moral. Zero common sense and unfair collective agreement negotiations proves corporate management is completely out of touch with this branch and the demographic. Meanwhile other branches in cities with far cheaper living expenses reap the rewards. Truly head shaking nonsense that even union reps disagree with.

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Williams Machinery Response
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Thank you for recognizing the great co-workers and team atmosphere that Williams Machinery offers; our Kelowna’s location is small and mighty and they do a fantastic job. Through our Employee Engagement Surveys (which we administered yearly), our focus is to listen and improve. Two of the top two scoring questions from last year’s survey were “My company supports flexible work arrangements i.e. flexible work hours, telecommuting, job sharing, etc.” and “I have the materials and equipment I need to work effectively”. We have strong values, strong work strong ethics and we believe in fairness. We are sorry to hear that we were not a fit for you. We wish you the best in your next endeavor.

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2.0
Jun 3, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working at Williams Machinery had its bright spots—especially when it came to the people. The team, particularly those in mid to lower-level roles, made the experience worthwhile. There was a genuine sense of camaraderie and support among peers. Everyone looked out for one another, and that made coming to work something to look forward to. Day-to-day tasks were made lighter just by being surrounded by colleagues who were collaborative, approachable, and willing to help each other out. On top of that, there was a sense of optimism when the company started rolling out new systems, like a fresh CRM and other platforms. It felt, at least for a while, like a step in the right direction—an attempt to modernize and improve efficiency.

Cons

Unfortunately, those bright spots were dimmed by deeper issues that impacted morale and stability. One of the most frustrating parts of working there was the lack of communication from upper management. Feedback was rare, performance reviews were inconsistent, and many people found themselves unsure of where they stood. Then, without warning, layoffs would happen—no heads-up, no performance discussions, just a sudden and unsettling goodbye. It created a culture of uncertainty where even strong performers felt vulnerable. On top of that, those system upgrades that had seemed promising quickly turned into chaos. The company was severely understaffed, and that made it nearly impossible to implement major changes effectively. Instead of improving operations, the transitions often caused more confusion and extra strain on the already stretched team. It became clear that while there were good people working hard on the ground, the leadership and resourcing gaps made it difficult for the company to live up to its potential.

4.0
Mar 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people who treat you incredibly well. A lot of autonomy and trust to do your job well, and plenty of room to advance. Strong pay commission-wise.

Cons

Sales vs. Operations feel at times, with limited communication between departments.

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