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Are you looking for a new job or hoping to make a career change? Progressive Surface may be the place for you. At Progressive, you can work with good people, make a difference, be respected, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and feel proud of where you work.
We recently asked some of our teammates what it’s like to work here. Here are the top 4 reasons they shared for why they like working at Progressive.
“Everybody here is really good to work with.”
The Progressive team is friendly, positive, and supportive—it’s a common refrain when you ask Progressive employees what they like about working here. You can count on your teammates to lend a hand anytime you need it, and to do their job so you can do yours. We work hard, but that doesn’t mean we don’t also enjoy ourselves.
“It’s a great feeling. You’re the expert that gets to go out there and get customers up and running.”
At Progressive, we’re a team that likes unique challenges and problem solving for leading-edge industries.
Working at Progressive provides a sense of accomplishment every day, whether you’re developing a creative solution for a custom, one-of-a-kind shot peening machine or out in the field fixing a problem for a customer to get them back up and running.
“My favorite part about the job is, it’s constantly something new.”
At Progressive, we’re always working on something new and challenging, designing and building unique solutions for our customers. That variety means that everyone in the company, from design engineer to steel cutter, gets to apply existing skills and develop new ones on every project, every day.
Progressive is a great fit for anyone who wants to work in their field—whether it’s machining, welding, assembly, or mechanical engineering—at a high level.
“This company’s always open to giving opportunities to people.”
At Progressive, there are plenty of options for learning new skills and growing your career—all with training and support from the company. Some of our team members have been here 20 or 30+ years, working their way through multiple jobs in the company, from machine building to international sales.
Bonus Reasons: Competitive Pay and Benefits and a Great Place to Live
Progressive’s competitive benefit and wage package includes paid medical and prescription plans, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401K retirement plan. A healthy work-life balance is important to us, and our location in West Michigan provides a great place to work and live. Full of beautiful places, from the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan and quaint small towns to vibrant, livable cities, the region has been ranked as the #1 place to raise a family by Forbes. You’ll find excellent schools, outstanding healthcare, a growing economy, and a cost of living that’s lower than the national average.
Come Join Us
We’re always looking for good people who have a great attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to serve our customers. If that sounds like you, apply for one of our posted job openings. We look forward to hearing from you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the company culture and work environment at Progressive?
A: “Everybody gets along. Everybody works together and it’s a very nice environment.” — Eden Coralic, sales engineer
Progressive Surface has a well-earned reputation as a great place to work. We know that every job is vital to building our high-quality machines and we appreciate every team member’s skills and ideas. When you work here you can count on your teammates to lend a hand anytime you need it, and to do their job so you can do yours. We’re a team that enjoys solving unique challenges and working together to get the job done.
Q: I’m tired of being bored at work. What’s it like to work at Progressive?
A: “It’s constantly something new. You’re never doing the same thing two days in a row, and you’re always learning something. You could be here for 50 years, and you’re not going to know it all. You’re going to learn something new every day.” — Trent Wiest, field service technician
At Progressive, no two jobs are alike. We’re always busy solving problems and building one-of-a-kind solutions for our customers.
Q: What do employee reviews say about working at Progressive?
A: “They’re always open to giving opportunities to people.” — Riley Davis, electrical assembly
Many Progressive employees have been here for 20 years or more, a testament to the kind of workplace you’ll find at Progressive. Watch the video to learn more about what it’s like to work here, directly from Progressive employees.
Q: Why should I apply for a job at Progressive?
A: You might want to apply for a job at Progressive if you like working with good people, making a difference, being respected, enjoying a healthy work-life balance, and feeling proud of where you work. Our competitive benefit and wage package includes paid medical and prescription plans, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401K retirement plan.
Check out our current job postings and apply today.