Production Associate - 1st Shift
About the Role
Altec Elizabethtown is a focus factory specializing in the manufacturing and final assembly of aerial devices for the telecommunications and utility industries.
Responsibilities
- Hydraulic and Electrical Assembly
- Unit Assembly
- Powder and Wet Paint
- Performing basic metal preparation tasks to support fabrication
- Final Assembly
The work may involve one or more of the following physical requirements:
- Lifting, pushing, pulling, or extending above the head, items weighing 40-50 pounds
- Lifting, bending, and turning at the waist simultaneously
- Standing, stooping, or walking three to five hours at a time
- Operating mechanical equipment
- Using manual/pneumatic-impact tools
- Reading blueprints or schematics
- Reading tape measurers
- Exposure to temperature extremes
- Exposure to paint and paint-related work items (e.g., acetone or other solvents)
- Wearing personal protective equipment (steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, goggles, face shields, hearing protection, respirator, etc.)
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required from an accredited institution
- 2 years of continuous manufacturing work experience required, or 5 years of continuous work experience with one employer
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Commitment to quality and safety
- Team-oriented mindset
- Ability to work any shift
Benefits
Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Program
- Retirement 401(k) Program
- Vacation and Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment Insurance
About Altec
Altec Inc., founded in 1929, is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and sign maintenance industries in more than 120 countries. Altec invests more resources than any other manufacturer in the advancement of safety, reliability, uptime, and low cost of ownership.
Our values sustain our vision: To be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services, and solutions in all markets we serve. Altec's values include Customer First, Enjoyment of Work, Family, Financial Stability, Integrity, People Are Our Greatest Strength, Quality, Spiritual Development, and Teamwork.