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Production Associate - 1st Shift

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

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 ...

Altec Jobs Information

Do workers at Altec get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Does Altec pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At Altec, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
73% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Altec affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
96% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Altec?

Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 92% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers at Altec worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do Altec workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
41% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Altec workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
58% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Altec?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Altec managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do jobs at Altec spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Altec?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
92% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is a Altec job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Is working at Altec good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
77% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Altec feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Altec get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Altec?

Some people feel stressed here.
63% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Altec enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Altec recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Altec?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Altec?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 35% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Altec’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Altec is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
79% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

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Production Associate - 1st Shift

Altec

Elizabethtown, KY • On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Altec rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 111 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 495 rated machine equipment manufacturers


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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