Layoff Report

Madsen Dr closure—does anyone know if severance was offered?

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·3d ago·2 comments

It’s officially out on the Illinois WARN report. 63 heads at the Madsen Dr location. Honestly, I feel for everyone affected. It feels like we are just numbers on a spreadsheet lately. Does anyone know if they actually offered a decent package, or are they doing the bare minimum to stay compliant? I’ve been hearing rumors that they are moving some of these roles to lower-cost regions, but who knows what's real anymore. I hate how quiet it gets on the floor after something like this happens. If you’re one of the 63, I hope you land on your feet quickly—this company isn’t worth the stress it puts on your mental health. Stay safe out there.

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·3d ago

I was affected by the Madsen closure, and honestly, the package was barely enough to cover a few months of COBRA. They did the absolute legal minimum required by the WARN act and nothing more. It’s frustrating to see the company focus so heavily on pushing roles to lower-cost regions while long-term employees are left scrambling. Don't expect any generosity here; they treat the severance like a bureaucratic formality rather than a way to support the people who helped build their profits.

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·3d ago

It is honestly sickening to see the silence from management while everyone is left guessing about their future. When I saw the number on the Illinois report, I knew exactly how they’d handle it. AMETEK has a reputation for keeping things quiet until the very last second, and it’s clear they view us as replaceable line items. If you are still there, keep your resume updated because the focus is clearly on shifting operations elsewhere regardless of the human impact.