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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 

Maintenance Technician

Reports to:      Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES * QUALIFICATIONS

Join our Plant Maintenance team as a Maintenance Technician supporting our manufacturing operation in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. In this role you will install, troubleshoot, service and repair both electrical and mechanical plant equipment.

You will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Understand and follow all safety procedures.
• Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot and repair equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, plastic extruders and other production equipment.
• Perform equipment PMs and complete work order documentation using CMMS software.
• Assist in training entry level team members. Able to carry out assignments with minimum supervision.
• Use electrical test equipment to test electrical circuits and equipment.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC motors and motor drives.
• Understand PLC operations, troubleshooting and ladder logic diagrams.
• Read and interpret documentation such as electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics, manuals and technical bulletins.
• Operate a forklift, scissor lift and boom lift.
• Operate maintenance shop equipment and hand tools
• Plan and organize individual work.
• Perform work in a timely manner.
• Maintain good housekeeping throughout plant and shop.
• This requires occasional operation of company vehicle/truck, valid driver’s license required.
• Other duties and related responsibilities as required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write reports and correspondences. Ability to speak effectively.

Education and/or work experience:

• Minimum 2 years of related experience and Associates degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly to others.

Pay: Starting at $25.00 - $41.00 per hour depending upon experience. 

  Join the Teknor Apex Team and you will enjoy many perks and benefits:
•  Medical, Dental, and Vision with extremely LOW deductibles
•  Low-cost insurance plan - 85% paid by the company
•  Wellness program to earn substantial discounts for medical premiums
•  Up to 7% Employer Contribution to 401K
•  Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
•  $1,000 Sign on Bonus : Paid out in 3 installments 
•  Pay Increases throughout the first year of employment and annual merit increases
•  Employee Recognition Program – earn points to purchase a wide variety of amazing products

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.