When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.

Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products.

“Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.”  ~Jon Fain

Join the team behind our custom compounds. 

As an Assembler in the Hose Assembly department, you will perform the following tasks:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble and secure proper fitting to ends of hoses using internal Expansion Machine.
• Check production schedule to determine the finished hose scheduled and table assignment.
• Identify proper raw materials required for the product at the assigned finishing table by reviewing the Batch Card and check Automatic Counter for proper setting of specific hose lengths.
• Coils and attaches labels with straps to the hose.
• Ability to train employees on processes and procedures.
• Identify quality issues, attain established productivity standards, and maintain accurate daily production records.
• Maintain housekeeping and lean manufacturing standards.
• Identify quality issues and attain established productivity standards
• Understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Manufacturing or Assembly experience a plus.
• Ability to recognize quality problems.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to operate in a self-directed environment and complete tasks on time and thoroughly as assigned.
• Ability to demonstrate operational decision as required, maintaining production levels.
• Ability to read and write.

Teknor Apex is looking for high quality individuals to join our manufacturing team.  Here is what Teknor Apex has to offer:

• Very attractive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with extremely LOW deductibles and Low-cost - 85% paid by the company
• Benefits eligibility within 30 days of hire
• Company paid wellness programs – smoking cessation, mental health, weight loss
• On-site medical clinic for employee and spouse at no charge which includes prescriptions, wellness visits, and immunizations
• Up to 7% Employer Contribution to 401K and free financial planning assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Two-weeks Paid Vacation and 13 Paid Holidays
• $1,000.00 Sign on Bonus - $250 paid after 30 days, $250 after 90 days and the remaining $500 paid after 180 days (6 months)
• Bonus paid for Employee Referrals
• 8-hour Production shift schedules and paid weekly
• Overtime production schedule posted 1 year in advance –no production is scheduled for most holiday weekends
• Shift differential - $1.25 for second shift, $1.50 for third shift
• Some positions eligible for weekly production bonuses
• Pay increases granted for learning additional skills
• Onsite food trucks weekly
• Employee recognition points to purchase a wide variety of amazing products earned for Perfect Attendance, service year milestones and other achievements
• Company sponsored discounts to gyms, restaurants, theme parks, travel, auto, etc
• Numerous employee appreciation activities annually- meals, giveaways, contests
• Free income tax filing assistance for eligible associates
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• Family Day celebration
• Recognition for years of service

Successful applicants will possess the following:

• Excellent attendance
• Ability to work safe
• Ability to follow work instructions
• Strong work history

Teknor Apex Fountain Inn is a smoke free facility.  The use of tobacco products is not allowed on company premises. 

Teknor Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.