Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Plastics Compounding

Job Description

Job Description

Be the reason our lines keep running

Nearly a century ago, a small Rhode Island tire shop set the foundation for what Teknor Apex has become today: a global custom compounder with nine U.S. facilities and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Still privately held, we remain true to the Fain family’s focus on long-term relationships—with employees and customers alike—to build solutions that power better products around the world.

This role keeps our production and facilities equipment performing to spec, minimizing downtime and maintaining throughput across the plant.

A day in the life

You start the afternoon reviewing planned maintenance tasks, then move to a priority repair on an extruder gearbox. After verifying LOTO, you swap a worn coupling, check alignment, and bring the line back up. A call comes in for a tripped breaker on a chiller; you trace the fault, replace a contactor, and log the fix. You finish the shift knocking out PMs on air compressors and dust collectors, documenting work orders and prepping parts for an upcoming plant shutdown.

What you’ll tackle

• Install, service, and repair production and facilities equipment—independently and safely.
• Follow LOTO and all safety protocols without exception.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical systems: pumps, motors, compressors, blowers, dust collectors, fans, heat exchangers, gearboxes, valves, extruders, and related support equipment.
• Troubleshoot and replace electrical components: circuit breakers, fuses, contactors, solenoids, safety switches, transducers, electro-mechanical and solid-state relays, and electrical heating systems.
• Support facilities infrastructure: process and vacuum pumps, electrical power and controls, air compressors, chillers, pneumatic controls, valves, and HVAC systems.
• Perform minor welding, cutting, and light fabrication.
• Execute PMs and accurately complete work order documentation.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings to plan effective repairs.
• Operate shop tools, electrical meters, forklifts, scissor lifts, and other equipment as needed.
• Plan and organize tasks for daily operations, projects, and plant shutdowns, while maintaining clean work areas.

Schedule and work environment

• Typical shift: 2:30pm - 10:30pm
• Initial training on first shift: 7am - 3pm
• On-site, full-time role where punctual, consistent attendance supports safety and team performance.
• Mandatory overtime as business needs dictate; may extend past shift end and can include evenings, nights, or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Trade school/vocational certificate in Electrical or Maintenance preferred, or 4+ years of maintenance/electrical experience.
• Comfort with basic computer tools for communication (e.g., Microsoft Word and Outlook).

Physical demands

• Lift up to 55 lbs safely during an 8-hour shift.
• Work at heights using ladders or elevated platforms when required.
• Perform duties in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

What we value

• Building and executing preventive maintenance (PM) programs
• Repairing heavy industrial equipment
• Working with HVAC/R systems
• Mechanical diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Installing electrical components and circuits
• Performing HVAC upkeep
• Servicing HVAC equipment
• General maintenance and repair capability
• Safely handling heavy materials
• Industrial power and controls experience
• Maintaining Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• EHS and workplace safety practices
• Hydraulics: systems and components
• Heavy equipment electrical systems and diagnostics
• Equipment-level diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Mechanical systems and component-level repairs
• DOT and equipment inspection compliance
• Reading electrical schematics
• Equipment repair and maintenance execution
• Conducting machine safety inspections

Equal opportunity

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.

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