Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Polymer Compounding

Step into the night shift that keeps us moving

It’s 6:45 PM. You arrive, gear up, and take the handoff from the day crew. As the plant hums, you move from line to line—listening, inspecting, and tuning the process equipment that powers Teknor Apex’s custom compounding operations. By dawn, you’ve solved problems, kept production on target, and made the next shift’s start a little easier.

Teknor Apex began as a small Rhode Island tire shop in 1924. Nearly a century later, we’re a privately held, family-led global compounder with sites across the U.S., Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. We succeed by building long-term relationships—with teammates and customers alike—so we can craft the right solutions together.

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

What you’ll do

• Lead with safety every time and follow all plant policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly, share information, and collaborate to resolve issues across teams.
• Give and receive constructive and positive feedback with professionalism and respect.
• Anticipate changes and adjust quickly to meet organizational goals.
• Work independently with a strong drive to deliver results.
• Troubleshoot and maintain a variety of mechanical machines and process equipment.
• Recognize and prioritize business needs to minimize downtime.
• Analyze and solve technical problems across the site.
• Show strong work ethic and self-direction.
• Continuously learn new skills and technologies.
• Use computer software to support maintenance activities and documentation.
• Operate a forklift and a scissor lift safely.
• Show up on time and maintain reliable attendance.
• Perform precision tasks such as welding, pipe fitting, rigging, and lubrication.

Schedule and pay structure

• Seven (7) workdays every two weeks:
  • Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
• Twelve (12) hour shifts
• Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:00 AM
• Built-in overtime includes Sundays and all hours worked over 40 in each week.

What you bring

• High School Diploma or GED (required); a 2-year technical/vocational degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience (general mechanic, pipefitter, chemical manufacturing, refinery, etc.) preferred.
• Millwright and/or precision mechanic background preferred.
• General knowledge of electrical gear, motors, and controls.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents in English is desired.
• Willing and able to wear required PPE: earplugs, gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, and steel-toed shoes.
• Physical ability to stand; walk (including stairs); twist; bend; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; or climb for extended periods, and lift/move up to 45 pounds.

Be part of something built to last

Join the team behind our custom compounds and help us keep world-class operations running safely and smoothly through the night.

Legal

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.