Jr. Laboratory Technician - Machine Operator - Pilot Lab

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.

Shift: 2nd Shift (2:30PM -11:00PM)

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities: **

Essential Functions (Essential functions can be specific, critical and important duties, responsibilities and authorities which have significant impact on successful job performance. An essential function may not, necessarily, represent a significant percent of time spent. The essential functions include compliance with all policies, procedures, and rules as established. Job requirements are not limited to the essential functions discussed below. Similar or related duties may be required.)

• Performs basic assigned tasks in prioritized, logical, and timely manner in agreement with company laboratory and safety procedures
• Tests in accordance with specifications provided with assistance.
• Once trained is able to perform all core function/testing required by this position
• Enters test data and conditions into the lab system

Responsibilities Specific to Pilot Plant:

• Will work with Corporate Pilot Plant Lab team members through all stages of the polymer blend sample production process to include- Compounding, Blending, Banbury mixing, Extrusion mixing, Milling, Pelletizing, Packaging, and Quality Control Testing.

**Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: **

• Teamwork and Communication skills with Supervisors and with colleagues
• Prefer 1 or more years of relevant experience
• S: High School or G.E.D.

Skills:

• Capable of performing basic arithmetic
• Able to read and write in English
• Data entry skills

**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
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

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 to work at Teknor Apex.