Production Associate - 1st Shift

Production Associate - 1st Shift

Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Opening ID: 37204

Job Family: Production

Date Posted: Aug 24, 2026

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Altec Elizabethtown is a focus factory that specializes in the manufacturing and final assembly of aerial devices for the telecommunications and utility industries.

Primary tasks will focus on:

• 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 of more of the following job 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 (i.e. acetone or other solvents)
• Wearing personal protective equipment (steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, goggles, face shields, hearing protection, respirator, etc.)

Basic Qualifications:

• 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
• Be team oriented
• 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

Why Join Altec?

If you''re considering a career with Altec, Inc., there''s never been a better time to join us! Our Company was founded based upon values that place the customer first, and view people as our greatest strength. Altec has continued to grow, utilizing the same basic values, and over the years, those values have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of our customers worldwide. We remain committed to total customer satisfaction in everything we do. That''s why today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is setting the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service; and that''s why you can rely on us to provide you with the stability of a well managed company.

Our Company:

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.

At Altec, advanced technology efforts are aimed, without exception, at helping customers work "Safer and Smarter." 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:

Altec continues to pursue a singular vision: To be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services and solutions in all markets we serve. Our values sustain that vision, our goals build upon it and our associates help to achieve it. Altec''s values are the cornerstone of our corporate culture and every Altec associate is considered an integral part of Team Altec.

Our Values: Customer First, Enjoyment of Work, Family, Financial Stability, Integrity, People Are Our Greatest Strength, Quality, Spiritual Development, Teamwork.

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

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