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 customers 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. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Establish direction and focus for maintenance team.
• Establish training objectives for employees at various skill levels and outline methods to achieve objectives. Assists employees with career planning.
• Perform Annual Reviews for all Direct Reports.
• Evaluate the maintenance needs of the plant.
• Maintain production equipment through routine electrical and mechanical repair.
• Manage preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain the scale, gauge and instrument calibration systems.
• Manage plant improvement projects.
• Review and approve requisitions for parts as needed.
• Coordinate vendors for services to be performed and hold to Company safety standards.
• Review financial reports for comparison to company goal.
• Interview, screen, and recommend new prospective maintenance employees.
• Coach team members and administer disciplinary action, as necessary
• Interact with Managers, Supervisors and production workers on department maintenance activities.
• Maintain housekeeping and 6S standards.
• Identify quality issues and attain established productivity standards.
• Understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
• As a key leader at Teknor Apex, model the right leadership behaviors that align with our Core Values and build relationships and collaboration.
• Model, promote and uphold our Core Values (Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Safety, Sustainability, Innovation & Partnership)

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:  

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 4 year Engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least 7 years of related maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years in a maintenance leadership role.
• Experience with implementing and management of maintenance systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• People-centric approach to daily business tasks and interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, and knowledge in or ability to quickly learn other computer applications.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to compile, analyze and interpret data.

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 stand for long periods of time, squat, bend, twist and turn as needed to perform the job.   
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs multiple times throughout the shift.  
• Must possess good manual and mechanical dexterity to perform job duties.    
• Remove tooling and properly reassemble using basic hand tools.  Basic motor skills are required to perform the necessary mechanical aspects of this job in an efficient manner.  
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds multiple times throughout shift.  
• 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 or older to work at Teknor Apex.