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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKaman Industrial Technologies employees are -10% more likely to recommend Kaman Industrial Technologies as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
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| 30% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at Kaman Industrial Technologies is rated average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kaman Industrial Technologies employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Environment categories, putting Kaman Industrial Technologies’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Hartford, CT. See below in detail how working at Kaman Industrial Technologies was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kaman Industrial Technologies is rated C+
Last updated 16 days ago
Kaman Industrial Technologies ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 6 Kaman Industrial Technologies employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kaman Industrial Technologies improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
What makes you most happy at work?Helping people in keeping their plants running.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We work togther to help customers.
What are some of the best things about your team?They are willimg to train you. No question is too small.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Company should goot cost for cell phone. Company car monthly expense does not cover insurance and maintenance.
KIT is a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation, a diversified $1 billion company providing high technology products and services.
Kaman Industrial Technologies brings a commitment of technological leadership and value-added services to Industrial Distribution. We are our customers'? single source for standard components.
| Headquarter | Bloomfield, CT United States of America |
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| Website | ec.kamandirect.com/us/index.jsp |
| Founding Date | 1971 |
| Company Status | Public |
Kaman Industrial Technologies competitors include E&R Industrial, Fastenal, DXP Enterprises, and McMaster-Carr. Kaman Industrial Technologies ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kaman Industrial Technologies compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
10 employees at Kaman Industrial Technologies have reviewed Kaman Industrial Technologies across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 16 days ago.
Overall, the 10 Kaman Industrial Technologies employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kaman Industrial Technologies are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Kaman Industrial Technologies, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kaman Industrial Technologies are pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Kaman Industrial Technologies are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kaman Industrial Technologies believe the environment at Kaman Industrial Technologies is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kaman Industrial Technologies is moderate. About 25% of the employees at Kaman Industrial Technologies work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Kaman Industrial Technologies are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Hartford, CT about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Hartford, CT employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Kaman Industrial Technologies' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Kaman Industrial Technologies employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Steven’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Steven in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Hartford, CT. Steven Smidler’s employees rank Kaman Industrial Technologies in the Top 25% for Compensation, in the Top 25% for Happiness, and in the Top 30% for Environment. When compared to Kaman Industrial Technologies’s competitors, Steven Smidler ranks below both E&R Industrial CEO Neil Schrimsher and DXP Enterprises CEO David Little.
The Kaman Industrial Technologies Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Steven Smidler, Vice President, Operations & Business Systems Michael Pastore, and SVP, Finance and Administration Bryan Larson
Steven Smidler CEO / President
Steven Smidler serves as the CEO / President of Kaman Industrial Technologies.
Michael Pastore Vice President, Operations & Business Systems
Michael Pastore serves as the Vice President, Operations & Business Systems of Kaman Industrial Technologies.
Bryan Larson SVP, Finance and Administration
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John Stockman Vice President Finance
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Michael Kelly Vice President - National Sales Manager
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Howard Blumenthal Senior Director, eCommerce
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Ryan Dismukes Vice President, Strategy & Continuous Improvement
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How much do people at Kaman Industrial Technologies get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kaman Industrial Technologies is $122,156, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,043, or $59 per hour.
At Kaman Industrial Technologies, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $205,203 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,624 annually. Average Kaman Industrial Technologies salaries by department include: Business Development at $113,597, Finance at $87,002, Operations at $113,873, and Marketing at $121,061. Half of Kaman Industrial Technologies salaries are above $124,043.
5 employees at Kaman Industrial Technologies rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 5 employees at Kaman Industrial Technologies rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $239k | $239k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kaman Industrial Technologies across various culture dimensions.
Kaman Industrial Technologies' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Kaman Industrial Technologies' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Kaman Industrial Technologies?
Kaman Industrial Technologies CEO is Steven Smidler, their score by employees is 59
What is Kaman Industrial Technologies eNPS?
The eNPS for Kaman Industrial Technologies is -10
What is the salary for Project Manager in Kaman Industrial Technologies?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 111k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Kaman Industrial Technologies?
The average salaries for Marketing in Kaman Industrial Technologies is 121k
Who are Kaman Industrial Technologies competitors?
Kaman Industrial Technologies main competitors are E&R Industrial, Fastenal, DXP Enterprises, McMaster-Carr