Does GrafTech International pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GrafTech International employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GrafTech International. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GrafTech International?

86% of GrafTech International employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GrafTech International 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GrafTech International?

Operator (4) , Engineer (2) , Process Manager (2) , Research Engineer (2) , Staff Scientist, Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at GrafTech International according to real employee reviews?

"Good people to work with." ((in 10 reviews)); "The pay and bonuses were good and the technical staff is conscientious and a pleasure to work with." ((in 8 reviews)); "A good salary." ((in 7 reviews)); "Excellent work environment with friendly coworkers" ((in 3 reviews)); "and great culture" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GrafTech International according to real employee reviews?

"Boomers, few women managers, hesitant to change and adapt, no innovation, poor communication" ((in 5 reviews)); "Senior management is afraid of customers, only wants to talk to bankers." ((in 5 reviews)); "Benefits are horrible for a company of this size." ((in 5 reviews)); "Multiple layoffs due to declining sales & profits." ((in 3 reviews)); "Managers are afraid to hold anyone accountable because of the ethics hotline..employees are treated different because of it!" ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about GrafTech International redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GrafTech International redundancy and their outlook for job security at GrafTech International in 2026.

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3.8

86% would recommend to a friend

(98 total reviews)

Joel L. Hawthorne

75% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.9

Culture and values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

GrafTech International has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 98 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GrafTech International employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

98 reviews

4.0

11 Jul 2025

Great company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great people, consistent management, bonuses and raises yearly

Cons

Small place so you will fill many roles, also little chance of moving to management due to size

5.0

21 Apr 2025

World Class Employer

Global laboratories director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great company for professional development.

Cons

Steel industry sales and global market restrictions.

1.0

16 Apr 2025

Awful Workplace

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Higher pay than similar other companies

Cons

Work/life balance is terrible. Received a calendar invite after hours for early next morning and then reprimanded for missing a meeting that started before I clock in. Health insurance is terrible and expect large bills because they don't cover much of anything.

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Brooklyn Heights, Cuyahoga, OH

US$74K - US$97K /yr

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Production Technician I

Director, Operational Excellence

Brooklyn Heights, Cuyahoga, OH

US$141K - US$206K /yr

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