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 Intern at our ETP manufacturing facility, you will support the analysis and evaluation of a production system’s performance following its first year of implementation. This role offers hands-on experience in continuous improvement initiatives and plant-wide program deployment.

Project Overview:

• Assist with the one-year review and assessment of the GembaDocs program.
• Support the team in the full-scale implementation and long-term adoption of GembaDocs.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop strategies for expanding the program across the facility.
• Uphold housekeeping standards and contribute to maintaining a 6S work environment.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Current junior or senior pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to work onsite in Brownsville, Tennessee.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week; Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Basic experience using mobile devices (e.g., tablet or smartphone camera).
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles preferred.
• Exposure to GembaDocs is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks thoroughly and on time.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to wear required safety equipment.

This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.

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.