1st Shift Technical Operator

Alleguard; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Alleguard, a leader in protective foam solutions, is seeking a Technical Operator to support maintenance and equipment upkeep in our Bastrop, TX facility. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, changeovers, troubleshooting, and ensuring safe, compliant operations to help keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (vocational training a plus), hands-on repair experience, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of building systems (electrical, heating, etc.).
• Experience repairing machinery and performing routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Use hand and power tools to inspect and repair equipment and wiring.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Repair or replace defective parts and reassemble machinery and components.
• Assist with machine operation and changeovers as needed.
• Escalate issues to leadership and ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.
• Assist with troubleshooting during production runs.

Skills

Electrical systems

Machinery repair

Safety practices

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training

Job description

Come join a leader in Protective Foam Solutions! At Alleguard, we’re built from the ground up to expand and shape our customer’s businesses. We understand the diversity of challenges that customers are facing across different industries, from confidence in their supply chain to needing the latest innovations at their fingertips. These challenges are also opportunities, and whether our customers are in construction, protective packaging, cold-chain or other industries, we are relentless in seeing around corners, and going the extra mile to help their business succeed.

Position:

Technical Operator

Pay:

$20.50/hr

Job Summary

Assists Maintenance to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of the facility clearly and in repair. Performs preventative maintenance on various types of production equipment, including but not limited to horizontal/vertical wire cutters, wrappers, grinders, etc. Assists Machine Operators with changeovers, wire setting, Lock Out Tag Out, and other machine maintenance as needed. Assists Operators with trouble shooting during production run.

Responsibilities

• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of the buildings does not deteriorate.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery and equipment.
• Escalate issues to Leadership as appropriate
• Comply with legal, environmental, and safety requirements of the area.
• Know the environmental aspects of the area and its control.
• Know the environmental impacts associated with your activities.
• Follow all Environmental and Safety policies.
• Comply with procedures, regulations, and instructions of environmental and safety programs.
• Assists with Machine Operation as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Basic technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, heating etc.)
• Previous experience repairing machinery
• Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An eye for detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High school diploma: Degree from a vocational school will be a plus

Physical Demands

• Position may require periods of intense physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity.
• Position requires the ability to stand, bend, and stretch over extended periods of time during a normal work shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday
• 4am-1:30pm
• Flexibility is a must – hours subject to change based on production schedule
• Overtime expected/required

Benefits

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our customers.

Our benefits package offers eligible team members access to:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Program (401k)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

Alleguard Company Values

• Safety - We care for our employees by creating and maintaining an environment with consistent actions, trusted processes, and courageous conversations.
• Trust - We build confidence with our employees and customers through dependability, respect, clear communication, and service.
• Integrity - We are consistent in always striving to do the right thing by accepting responsibility for our decisions and actions.
• Collaboration - Our diversity is the catalyst that drives our teamwork, creative problem-solving, and partnership.
• Growth - We invest, develop, and empower our people to build our company so our customers will experience outstanding success, in turn contributing to our own.
• Accountability - We achieve our success by holding ourselves and each other to high standards of behavior, commitment, and personal responsibility.

Come join us!

We’re a dynamic, high-growth business, invested in helping you grow with Alleguard.

Many of our colleagues have been with us for decades. That’s because we believe in collaborating as a team to serve and support each other as well as we serve and support our customers.

Alleguard’s employee-centric culture is designed to help you maximize your talents, learn new skills, and gain valuable experience on the way to achieving your professional goals.

*Hiring process typically takes about 1 week to complete*