Processing Technician

Overview

When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, Teknor Apex evolved into an international custom compo under with nine U.S. locations and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Teknor has remained privately held, guided by the Fain family and focused on fostering deep employee and customer relationships to deliver customized compound solutions that help 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:

• Performs advanced laboratory functions with competence and minimal supervision.
• Primary responsibility is to operate 40mm pilot compounding line for sample preparation and R&D work on TPV and other materials. Secondary responsibilities may include injection molding, extrusion, or physical testing of finished material samples.
• Tests in accordance with specifications provided.
• Once trained, they can perform all core function/testing required by this position.
• Obtains formula information from and enters test data and conditions into the lab system.

• Teamwork and communication skills with Supervisors and with colleagues.
• Prefer 1 or more years of relevant experience in materials compounding, testing, or manufacturing.
• Working towards or holding Associate's Degree in Science.

• 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 communicate clearly in English on telephone and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Note:

The above job 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.