What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice - Maintenance Technician position at Teknor Apex Company?
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.
As a Maintenance Technician Apprentice in the Maintenance Department, you will learn how to be responsible for effectively maintaining production and facilities equipment throughout the Plant while ensuring that equipment operates at design efficiency and throughput.
- Apprenticeship is approximately 36 months
- Must earn associate's degree to move into a Maintenance Technician position
- Ensures shop, equipment and tools are safe to use.
- Ensures tools and equipment are maintained, in good working order and secured.
- Must be able to be on-call and work overtime as needed.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Computer skills required.
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be currently enrolled and maintain enrollment in Mechatronics or equivalent Associates Degreed program.
- Must be physically capable of climbing silos and willing to perform a variety of maintenance tasks, ranging from assisting the cleaning crew to supporting engineers with larger projects
Shift: Flexible Shift – The 36 months of training will primarily be on day shift (7am to 3:30pm); After successful completion of the training, you may be transferred to either second or third shift.
Teknor Apex has a long-standing history of caring for its employees. We are committed to the philosophy of providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• 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
• 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
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.
