Like anything else, the good with the bad. - Anonymous employee McMaster-Carr Employee Review

3.0
4 Aug 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is a very solidly performing company-- not just for its industry, but compared to ANY industry. You'll take a lot of pride in working for a company that treats its customers like customers should be treated, like you wish you were treated by all businesses.

Cons

Not an environment for everyone. You must be very detail oriented because this company gets the big things right. Although the company will deny it during interviews, the management track is up or out, there are very, very few lifers at McMaster Carr, or for that matter management personnel over the age of 35. (no different than most top tier consulting firms).

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5.0
14 Jun 2026
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Pros

At least in the Systems department, it’s a helpful and collaborative environment.

Cons

3 days in office and potentially long commute from the city

4.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Pay/benefits are incredibly generous - People are generally easy/nice to work with - Note that the Systems department seems to be fairly isolated from the negative issues discussed in other reviews (e.g. tension between warehouse workers and management) - I haven't experienced any of those issues within the systems department. In my opinion, Systems is a great place to work and develop as an engineer. - Hybrid work style (3 days in office). Personally, I like hybrid more than both fully in-office and fully remote styles. - Great cafeteria with good food and cheap prices. - Good work/life balance (outside of being on call, I can leave work at work).

Cons

- Work is not super interesting to me. I come from a highly technical, but very different (not ecommerce/industrial supplies), background where I was doing work I was much more interested in. No doubt there are folks in Systems who love the domain though. - While I'm not on call a ton (1-2 weeks every few months), I really hate being on call. I like to leave work at work. Note that joining at least one reliability team is expected within your first year or so.

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