field technician

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Astro Pak Corporation

The company, pay and people were great but for me the travel and waste of money was hard to live with. The travel was noted at 75%, but I was doing more than that. The company expected you to be on the road in visits at least 3-4 days per week visiting a 7 state territory with a full schedule of calls, but if a customer called and needed you immediately then you had to drop everything and fly wherever they were. The other sales and technical people were great in that if they were open then they would step in and do the visit for me if I wasn't able to, but it was very difficult to properly plan a week of travel when your on the road traveling constantly. Many times I didn't have full days of visits planned so maybe I was in Kansas City with one or two visits for the day, then I would drive to Saint Louis and have one or two visits, then fly somewhere else for a visit. To me this was a huge waste of my time and the company's money. Besides the last minute travel and waste of time/travel funds, I also saw management throwing away money on things like this new meeting software for 15K (one year subscription) that allowed everyone (under 10 people) to be on a visual conference call at the same time, but yet this software would only work for about half of the meetings we had because it didn't work for screen sharing on some of the programs we used. When I was laid off (and several others) I did initially have some bitterness towards upper management because to me there was so much money wasted, but I also was relieved because I disliked the travel.

Astro Pak is a company that truly stands by their values of stewardship, honesty, integrity, teamwork, family, and fun (to name a few). One way this is evident is in the people. Astro Pak is teeming with A-Players who are willing to go above and beyond to ensure we meet and ultimately, exceed our customers’ expectations. Our leadership is passionate about being servant leaders - selflessly serving others whether it be our employees, customers or the numerous non-profits we generously support. This style of leadership, I've come to learn, is incredibly rare and has a ripple effect that has completely infiltrated our culture causing our employees to have immense amounts of loyalty to each other and our customers. The byproduct of our leaders persistently valuing others like they are family is a robust body of employees who are in turn passionate about extending the same attitude and treatment to our customers and each other which makes for a very enjoyable workplace. Not only do our employees value each other we also know how to have fun! From costume contests to competitions to baby showers and wedding showers to office lunches we know how to celebrate with each other because after all, these are the people we spend the most time with. Astro Pak does an incredible job honoring that reality and cultivating an environment that facilitates furthering our relationships at work. This is the best company I've worked for!

I recently left a company where work/life balance suffered due to overbooking/over-scheduling work for their labor. Leading to constant 50-60 hour work weeks with little support from leadership. 

Upon arriving at Astro Pak as part of the Estimation Team, there was an immediate impact to work/life balance in a healthy manor. Hours and workloads are monitored by team members/leadership to help cater to busy periods and support is easy to come by for new team members. 

One thing that stands out, if someone had a personal emergency or life event happen, the company catered to their needs and team members were quick to cover for others even at the expense of their own workload, even when times were busy. There was no attitude of guilt if you needed to leave suddenly and team members had a general attitude that your health and family is just as important as the job. Also when taking time off for PTO, team members will help support other teams/ team members while you're away. 

If I had of known what I know now about how management works at the local facility I would have never accepted the position. Delegation of duties aren't handled appropriately as they should be and some members of management are very unprofessional in dealing with employees. Causing the work environment to become a hostile working environment for particular employees.

One particular co-worker was allowed to make racial comments that made other employees uncomfortable and that same employee was then promoted into a leadership position thereby creating more tension among the existing co-workers by continuing to make inappropriate comments to two of the co-workers. Resulting in a daily feeling of uneasiness of myself of having to go into that environment on a daily basis. Which is the reason for my search for alternative employment opportunities.

Working at Astro Pak Corp has been one of the best times of my career. The workplace ambiance is unlike any other place of business I have worked at. Working daily with all of the Operations Managers gives me a sense of belonging and that of a strong team. All team members work together as well-structured teams and get the job done as needed. The assistance provided by our leadership team helps define you and set you up for further growth within the company and makes each team member a valuable asset for the company. The learning opportunities that are presented by the company help aid growth and development for each team member that joins the team whether they are a seasoned hand or just beginning their career in the workforce. While working at Astro Pak I have met team embers that have tenure well above 20 years which speaks volumes of any company. 

Working at Astropak has been an exceptional journey that catapulted my career to new heights. From day one, I was embraced by a team of passionate professionals who fostered a collaborative and innovative atmosphere. Their dedication to excellence and cutting-edge technologies inspired me to push my boundaries, constantly learning and growing in my role.

Astropak's commitment to providing high-quality solutions for space exploration and advanced packaging challenges is commendable. The projects I worked on were intellectually stimulating and impactful, allowing me to contribute meaningfully to the company's success.

Furthermore, the supportive leadership and employee-centric policies create a work-life balance that is truly valued. I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences gained during my tenure, making Astropak not only a workplace but a second home. It is with pride and gratitude that I recommend Astropak as a remarkable place to work.

I joined AstroPak having no experience in the chemical cleaning, engineering, or Aerospace field. Coming in with a strong sales background I was set up to succeed from my very first day. Working with each department to learn and grow with the company. Having the ability to call my manager, VP of sales, our national accounts manager, our HR leader, literally anyone in the company will carve out time for you to make you sure you have the answer you need. This is a place where you can come in and flourish if you have the right attitude. Being able to work independently on your day to day job as well as collaborating on amazing projects for NASA, the DoD, or cutting edge pharma work is beyond my wildest dreams. At AstroPak you have a voice and opportunity so it's up to you to use your voice to speak up and take advantage of every opportunity.

Management is the worst that I've ever seen at a company before. The employees were some of the smartest and most hard working people I have ever had the pleasure to work with. As a company that prides themselves their core values, I have never seen them implement or stand behind them. The only benefit one can gain from of working for this company is to gain the knowledge and move onto a company that will respect their employees. Management and Sales are beyond disconnected from what actually occurs in the warehouse including processes and procedures. As well as the time it takes to complete job tasks to their intended work instructions, management is willing to skip procedures in order to reach a deadline and lie to their customers. Company has little to no regards when it comes to safety or training to implement a safer work environment. 

I’ve had the pleasure of working at Astro Pak for the past 18 years, and I can honestly say it’s been an incredibly rewarding journey. From day one, I felt supported and valued—not just as an employee, but as a person. Over the years, I’ve been given multiple opportunities to grow, take on new challenges, and advance my career, including several promotions that reflect the company’s commitment to recognizing hard work and dedication.
Leadership genuinely cares about employee development, and they provide the tools, training, and support needed to succeed. The culture here is collaborative, respectful, and focused on continuous improvement. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a long-term career and truly make a difference, I highly recommend Astro Pak.


What is the best part of working at the company?
Small and quaint it seems like a decent place to wrk, some team members where nice and cool to get along with but the company is small unit who work efficiently with each other, but management ran a tight ship, if you are not meeting quota your out. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The work load was good, nothing heavy fast paced at times but not too bad as far as work. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The employees work well with each other and are always freindly they do extensive work, work  very clean, are well organized, and  have positive workforce.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Check my email determine what was at the top of priority list and worked from there.

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