Arconic
Arconic is an industrial company. They specialise in engineering and manufacturing lightweight metals.
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Pay
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Good
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Arconic get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Arconic workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
80% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Arconic?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Arconic managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Workplace
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Okay
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Arconic?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Arconic enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
80% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and November 2025.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Arconic head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
100% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Arconic is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
Arconic job reviews
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Best thing
When plant manager is not drunk hes nice to ewery one.
Worst thing
When plant manager is drunk he treets every one like shit.
Report this reviewProduction operative at Arconic, December 2022
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Best thing
4 on 4 off shift pattern
Worst thing
Junior management in some areas
Report this reviewTeam leader at Arconic, May 2021