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Who We Are

We are all about the people at our company. Since 1969, Abtrex has united the right employees who share the same values to help us focus on our customers, our mission and our vision. To find out more about our mission and vision please go to our About page. 

At Abtrex we run on Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) purely. That means as a member of our team, you will have a leader who:

  • Gives clear directions
  • Makes sure you have the necessary tools
  • Acts with the greater good in mind
  • Delegates appropriately
  • Takes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the company 
  • Makes their expectations clear 
  • Meets one-on-one with you quarterly or more, if needed 
  • Rewards and recognizes your performance

As a long-term employer, our commitment is to foster an open, safe, and equitable environment for all our employees. 

What does this mean for our people?

Our employees have the freedom to share their ideas, voice concerns, and ask questions. We highly regard their contributions to the company’s growth and actively encourage them to pursue their unique vision and creativity within Abtrex. Every idea holds potential; thus, our weekly team meetings serve as a platform for brainstorming these ideas and addressing crucial questions. Through the quarterly employee newsletter, we keep everyone in the loop with the information on what is going on in each of our divisions. 

Safety is paramount for us, and we prioritize our employees’ well-being above all else. Our crews are equipped with top-notch safety gear and undergo extensive safety training sessions. We constantly strive to uphold the highest standards in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). 

Moreover, we understand the significance of an equal environment within the workplace. Our leadership and management team actively participate in training sessions provided by The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. These sessions hold far-reaching importance beyond mere legal compliance; they’re about cultivating an environment where each individual feels respected and valued. We firmly believe that equality is about creating a positive culture where everyone enjoys a pleasant work experience.

Benefits

We are continuously expanding the range of benefits provided to our employees.

  • 401(k) 
  • 401(k) matching 
  • Dental insurance 
  • Health insurance 
  • Health savings account 
  • Life insurance 
  • Paid time off 
  • Vision insurance 
  • Sort term disability
  • Annual PPE allowance

Recruitment Process

At Abtrex, we like to keep things simple, especially when it comes to our hiring process. We keep it straightforward and transparent. You can find our job postings on our website under the career tab, as well as on Indeed.com and LinkedIn.com.

Application 
If you’re interested in position at Abtrex, you can apply now or go to Indeed and LinkedIn. We encourage you to submit an up-to-date resume along with a brief explanation of your previous roles. This helps streamline and expedite the process.

Recruitment
Once we receive your resume, our hiring assistant will review it. If your experience aligns with the job requirements, your resume will be shortlisted. You can then expect a telephone call from Abtrex. During this call, our hiring assistant will provide more insight into our company and inquire about your resume and job expectations. If there’s a match between your expectations and what we offer, your resume will be forwarded to the appropriate manager. They’ll likely reach out directly or through an assistant to schedule an online interview, usually conducted via Microsoft Teams.

The Interview 
The interview is a chance for you to gain deeper insight into Abtrex’s culture while allowing us to learn more about your skills, suitability for the role, and cultural fit. We prioritize assessing your qualifications for the role and understanding your core values, motivations and aspirations. At times, the potential manager may request additional assessments or a personality test.

The Final Meeting 
This stage grants you the opportunity to meet your potential leader and our team onsite. During this visit, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at Abtrex and can address any queries or uncertainties you may have.

The Job Offer
If everything progresses smoothly, expect a phone call or email from your possible future manager with a job offer.

Onboarding 
At this phase, we might conduct a background check and request a drug test. Following this, you’ll receive comprehensive training, orientation, and integration into our company culture and workflow.

Employee Point of View

What do you like the most about your job?
Field work. It provides opportunity to travel to different cities and countries. It also gives you an opportunity to increase wages by working overtime and receiving field pay.
– RUBBER LINING TECHNICIAN

What makes you happiest at work?
Job done well and acknowledgement. It makes me happy when I see that the things I do goes to completion and the effort actually makes a difference. And then receiving recognition from managers upon project completion adds to the sense of accomplishment.
– MARKETING SPECIALIST

What keeps you productive?
The challenge – fabricating and lining new equipment while trying to complete it on-time and on-budget without sacrificing our quality standards.
– CREW FOREMAN

How have you developed your skills through your time here?
Listening – the tribal knowledge about the different rubber compounds, tips for applying different types and keeping up to date on new compounds available to the industry.
– CREW FOREMAN

Cross Training – the company encourages and supports its people to learn new skills, cross-train and increase abilities whenever possible.
– QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN