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. 

General Function:

Performs basic laboratory functions to test for compliance to internal and customer specifications with competence and with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs basic assigned tasks in prioritized, logical, and timely manner in agreement with company laboratory and safety procedures
• Tests and records manufactured product or raw materials for compliance to internal and customer specifications.
• Performs any additional testing or inspection as specified by department leaders.
• Once trained is able to perform all core function/testing required by this position
• Handles non-routine tasks as they arise.
• Collects and packages samples as needed for testing
• Perform investigations and conduct the required testing on customer complaints.
• Enters test data and conditions into quality systems and manufacturing software
• Specifies and records adjustments, when applicable to any material that does not meet requirements.
• Dispositions material; can approve or reject manufactured product
• Performs all calibration or verification of calibration procedures for raw materials as needed.
• Maintains housekeeping 6S standards

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency. An Associates degree in a technical field is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively to supervisors, colleagues and among cross-functional teams required
• One year of manufacturing experience required.
• Capable of performing basic arithmetic and ability to perform calculations using given formulas
• Able to read and write in English
• Basic computer and Data entry skills required. Familiarity with ERP systems preferred.
• Must possess strong attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate team-oriented attitude and willingness to help others

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 lift and carry up to 50 lbs and wear required PPE.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
• Ability to distinguish between color shades and detect minor color variations

Shift Available:

2nd Shift /3 pm – 11 pm, M-F.  For training purposes, the associate will need to be available to work Monday through Friday from 7am to 3pm for up to 4 weeks prior to moving to 2nd shift (as deemed necessary by the Lab Manager).

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 or older to work at Teknor Apex.