Full-Time

Production Operator 1

Alkegen

Alkegen

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialty filtration, catalysis, and battery technologies

No salary listed

South Hill, VA, USA

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Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • Ability to follow written instructions.
  • Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
  • Ability to determine whether machinery is working properly based on specifications for fixtures, cutting speeds, or feed rates.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
  • Ability to work in a variety of roles.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Ability to work in noisy environments.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, walk, twist, lift, stand, push and pull material.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
Responsibilities
  • Set up and operate tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
  • Study work orders and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed.
  • Select, place, and secure tools, supplies, and equipment.
  • Observe each task to verify quality performance.
  • Verify that gauges, calipers, and micrometers are in proper working order.
  • Set and adjust necessary controls to regulate machines.
  • Clean equipment, maintain a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and ready or put away tools as assigned.
  • Follow directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery.
  • Report issues to a supervisor or higher-level employee.
  • Maintain a safe work environment.
  • Adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules.
  • Work extended hours when required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical or vocational school diploma highly preferred.
  • May be trained to act as a forklift operator or other powered equipment handler.
  • Job training for this position is provided.

Alkegen makes specialty filtration and catalysis products, battery technologies, thermal management devices, fire protection solutions, and geosynthetic materials for customers in sectors like electric vehicles, aerospace, off-road equipment, and shipbuilding. Its filtration products remove contaminants, catalysis speeds chemical reactions, battery tech stores and delivers energy, thermal management prevents overheating, fire protection reduces risk, and geosynthetics support engineering projects. The company differentiates itself with a broad global portfolio across multiple high-demand materials, a focus on sustainability, and long-term customer partnerships. Its goal is to help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further by advancing energy storage, safer materials, and environmentally responsible products across diverse industries.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 RSA won 99% first-lien support, speeding deleveraging and emergence.
  • Alkegen secured $315 million DIP financing and targets about $200 million liquidity.
  • 2026 capital improvements of $70 million signal continued investment in core products.

What critics are saying

  • July 2026 Chapter 11 confirms $3.5 billion debt was unsustainable.
  • First-lien creditors take equity, so existing owners and junior claims get wiped or diluted.
  • SiFAB and other growth bets face funding pressure until emergence after the bankruptcy.

What makes Alkegen unique

  • AlkeGel gives Alkegen low-dust aerogel insulation for EV battery fire protection.
  • March 2026 restructuring simplified operations into Industrial Solutions and Mobility Solutions.
  • Alkegen spans filtration, thermal management, fire protection, and geosynthetics across global manufacturing.

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Yahoo Finance
Jul 20th, 2026
Alkegen to eliminate $3.1B debt and secure $315M new capital through prepackaged Chapter 11 restructuring

Alkegen, a specialty materials manufacturer, has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement to eliminate approximately $3.1 billion of debt. The agreement has backing from 99% of first lien holders and a majority of second lien holders. The company has secured $315 million in new capital to support operations during restructuring. Upon completion, Alkegen expects to emerge with a stronger balance sheet and approximately $200 million in available liquidity. The restructuring will be implemented through a prepackaged chapter 11 process, expected to be filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. Operations will continue as usual with no anticipated disruption for customers, suppliers, or partners. Alkegen plans approximately $70 million in capital improvements for 2026, with an additional $300 million anticipated through 2030.

BIC Magazine
Jun 25th, 2025
AlkeGel: Low-dust aerogel insulation with superior CUI protection

Earlier this month, Alkegen announced the full commercial launch of AlkeGel(TM), a breakthrough fiber-enhanced aerogel insulation engineered to deliver superior thermal efficiency, low-dust installation and game-changing CUI prevention.

Macnificos
Jun 7th, 2025
Game-Changer for EV Safety: Alkegen Unveils Next-Gen Aerogel Insulation, Sets New Standard in Battery Protection

Alkegen launches its fiber-aerogel AlkeGel insulation, offering robust, scalable fire protection for EV batteries in North America.

Macnificos
Jun 6th, 2025
Alkegen Disrupts EV Battery Safety With Game-Changing Aerogel Insulation Launch

Alkegen, a renowned supplier of cell spacers, announced the full-scale commercial launch of its breakthrough fiber-enhanced aerogel insulation, built specifically for EV battery fire protection.

Business Wire
Sep 13th, 2023
Alkegen Appoints Gaetan Borgers as Battery Group President

Alkegen appoints Gaetan Borgers as Battery Group President.