Manufacturing Process Technician — Polymer Compounding

Grow your craft with a global, family-led manufacturer

Teknor Apex started in 1924 as a Rhode Island tire store and today is a world-recognized custom compounder with nine U.S. locations and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. We’ve stayed privately held for nearly a century, guided by the founder’s family and a culture rooted in long-term relationships.

Role snapshot

• Operate production and auxiliary equipment in your assigned area.
• Keep your area clean and organized.
• Hold output to quality standards and production targets.
• Collect and assess samples; adjust within established run conditions.
• Drive for maximum safe line speeds and productivity.
• Complete all production and QC documentation thoroughly and accurately.
• Flag safety, mechanical, or process issues to the crew leader/shift supervisor quickly.
• Accurately document actions on receiving, QC, and assigned paperwork.
• Assist with additional tasks as assigned by leadership.

Advance as a Training/Relief Operator

• Cover teammates during breaks; jump in on changeovers and operational challenges.
• Troubleshoot and resolve most day-to-day process problems.
• Communicate instructions clearly and help train others.

What you need to succeed

• Ability to read and write production notes in English; legible handwriting with proper grammar.
• Comfort following SOPs and Hose Specifications based on batch cards/run conditions.
• Proficiency with basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Capability to operate a forklift.

Physical requirements

• Lift/handle machine parts up to 50 lbs.
• Move/control garden hose reels up to 1,200 lbs (about 50 times per shift).
• Use basic hand tools to remove/reassemble tooling; perform routine mechanical tasks.
• Work in summer heat up to 15°F above outside temperatures.
• Bend, stoop, and lift hose, tools, and related items up to 25 times per shift.

Work schedule

• Full-time, on-site role on a team-focused manufacturing floor.
• Reliable, timely attendance is essential for team safety and throughput.
• Mandatory overtime may occur based on business needs, extending past scheduled shifts or adding hours outside your normal schedule.

Rewards & 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
• $1,000.00 Sign on Bonus
• Pay Increases throughout the first year of employment and annual merit increases
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Incentives
• Employee Recognition Program – earn points to purchase a wide variety of amazing products

How we work

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

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.