Technical Operator - 2nd Shift

Alleguard, Inc.; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Program

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

A leading foam innovation company in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a Technical Operator to assist in maintenance and ensure production equipment runs smoothly. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and complying with safety protocols. Candidates should have technical knowledge and experience in machinery repair. The position offers competitive pay with comprehensive benefits packages, ensuring growth in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Position may require intense physical exertion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance team with equipment and facility upkeep.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts.

Skills

Basic technical knowledge of building systems

Previous experience repairing machinery

Knowledge of health & safety practices

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma, vocational school degree a plus

Job description

Join a company at the forefront of protective foam innovation. At Alleguard, we are intentionally built to help our customers grow and evolve their businesses. We recognize that every industry faces its own unique set of challenges - from maintaining reliable supply chains to staying ahead with cutting-edge solutions. We see these challenges as opportunities to create value. Whether serving construction, protective packaging, or other sectors, our team is committed to thinking ahead, anticipating needs, and going above and beyond to support our customers' needs.

Position: Technical Operator

Pay: $20.50 + $1/hr 2nd Shift Premium

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday
• 3pm-1:30am
• Flexibility is a must – hours subject to change based on production needs

Job Summary

Asist the maintenance team in keeping machines, equipment, and facility structures clean and in proper working condition. Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of production equipment, including horizontal and vertical wire cutters, wrappers, and grinders. Support Machine Operators with changeovers, wire setup, lockout/tagout procedures, and other maintenance tasks as needed. Also assist with troubleshooting equipment issues during production runs.

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

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.

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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High school diploma: Degree from a vocational school will be a plus

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
• 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.

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*

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