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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterLincoln Electric Holdings employees are -17% more likely to recommend Lincoln Electric Holdings as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Lincoln Electric Holdings is rated below average by 35 employees, across various culture dimensions. Lincoln Electric Holdings employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Lincoln Electric Holdings’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Cleveland, OH. See below in detail how working at Lincoln Electric Holdings was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Lincoln Electric Holdings is rated D+
Last updated 10 days ago
Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 23 Lincoln Electric Holdings employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Lincoln Electric Holdings improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
What did you like most about the interview process?asked a lot of questions about me and my work ethic
What did you like most about the interview process?Meeting the managers and directors
What do you like best about the leadership team?I had a great manager but everyone above him was horrible. They prided themselves on running their teams "lean" which really meant overworking everyone and establishing an unwritten "no time off" policy
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Higher amount towards our 401k, or possibly shares for the employees
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication is bad. Raises are not distributed evenly across individual contributors and managers
What would you most like to see improved at your company?Time off balance increased again the new pto is horrible
Lincoln Electric is an American multinational and a global manufacturer of welding products, arc welding equipment, welding consumables.
The world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc-welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and have a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market.
We are a global manufacturer and the market leader of the highest quality welding, cutting and joining products. Our enduring passion for the development and application of our technologies allows us to create complete solutions that make our customers more productive and successful. We will distinguish ourselves through an unwavering commitment to our employees and a relentless drive to maximize shareholder value.
| Headquarter | 22801 ST CLAIR AVE Cleveland, OH United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lincolnelectric.com |
| Founding Date | 1895 |
| Tel | 2163838386 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | LECO |
Lincoln Electric Holdings competitors include Atlas Copco and Miller Electric. Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Lincoln Electric Holdings compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

35 employees at Lincoln Electric Holdings have reviewed Lincoln Electric Holdings across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 10 days ago.
Overall, the 35 Lincoln Electric Holdings employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Lincoln Electric Holdings are not very pleased with their total compensation at Lincoln Electric Holdings, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Lincoln Electric Holdings are generally satisfied with their team. 35 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Lincoln Electric Holdings are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Lincoln Electric Holdings believe the environment at Lincoln Electric Holdings is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Lincoln Electric Holdings is extremely fast. About 25% of the employees at Lincoln Electric Holdings work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Lincoln Electric Holdings 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 Cleveland, OH about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Cleveland, OH employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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 Lincoln Electric Holdings' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Lincoln Electric Holdings employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Christopher’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Christopher in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Cleveland, OH. Christopher Mapes’s employees rank Lincoln Electric Holdings in the Top 40% for Manager, in the Bottom 45% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 40% for Happiness. Mapes is generally unpopular with Lincoln Electric Holdings employees, but ranks especially low with Caucasian employees. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Lincoln Electric Holdings’s competitors, Christopher Mapes ranks below both Miller Electric CEO Henry Brown and Atlas Copco CEO Mats Rahmström.
The Lincoln Electric Holdings Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Christopher Mapes, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President Michele Kuhrt, and Executive Vice President and President of Americas Welding George Blankenship
Christopher Mapes CEO / President
Mr. Christopher L. Mapes, also known as Chris, serves as the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of The... read more
Michele Kuhrt Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President
Ms. Michele R. Kuhrt has been the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President at The Lincoln Electric Company... read more
George Blankenship Executive Vice President and President of Americas Welding
Mr. George D. Blankenship has been President of Americas Welding at Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. since February 18,... read more
Vincent Petrella Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Treasurer
Mr. Vincent K. Petrella, also known as Vince, has been the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Lincoln Electric... read more
Anthony K. Battle Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President of Internal Audit
Mr. Anthony K. Battle has been Senior Vice President of Internal Audit at Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. since 2014 and... read more
David J. Nangle Senior Vice President and President of Harris Products Group
Mr. David J. Nangle, also known as Dave, serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of J.W. Harris Co. Inc. (also... read more
Jennifer I. Ansberry Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Ms. Jennifer I. Ansberry serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Lincoln Electric Holdings,... read more
Michael S. Mintun Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing - North America
Mr. Michael S. Mintun, also known as Mike, serves as a Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, North America at... read more
Geoffrey P. Allman Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller
Mr. Geoffrey P. Allman, also known as Geoff, has been a Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller at Lincoln... read more
How much do people at Lincoln Electric Holdings get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Lincoln Electric Holdings is $129,887, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,873, or $58 per hour.
At Lincoln Electric Holdings, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $244,106 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,396 annually. Average Lincoln Electric Holdings salaries by department include: Operations at $127,734, Communications at $232,013, Legal at $155,632, and HR at $142,744. Half of Lincoln Electric Holdings salaries are above $120,873.
17 employees at Lincoln Electric Holdings rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 51 ratings) while 15 employees at Lincoln Electric Holdings rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $179k | $179k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $244k | $244k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $276k | $276k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $307k | $307k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Lincoln Electric Holdings score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing Lincoln Electric Holdings in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Lincoln Electric Holdings across various culture dimensions.
Lincoln Electric Holdings' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Lincoln Electric Holdings' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Lincoln Electric Holdings applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Admin | 25% | |
Operations | 25% |
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What is Lincoln Electric Holdings address?
Lincoln Electric Holdings location is at 22801 ST CLAIR AVE
Who is the CEO of Lincoln Electric Holdings?
Lincoln Electric Holdings CEO is Christopher Mapes, their score by employees is 60
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings eNPS?
The eNPS for Lincoln Electric Holdings is -17
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings revenue?
Lincoln Electric Holdings revenue is $3B
What is the salary for Engineering Manager in Lincoln Electric Holdings?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 164k