Thermoplastics Manufacturing Associate
Job Description
Job DescriptionMake materials that matter
Imagine this: a device in a hospital, a product in your bathroom cabinet, and packaging you handle every day—all powered by compounds you helped produce. That’s the impact you’ll have at Teknor Apex, a company that began as Alfred Fain’s Rhode Island tire store in 1924 and has grown into a global custom compounder with nine U.S. locations and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Still privately owned and family-led, we build long-term relationships—with customers and with people like you.
Your mission
- Run blending and extrusion processes to craft precise thermoplastic compounds
- Confirm item and lot numbers and quantities before every run
- Log production information accurately and legibly
- Keep the line clean, organized, and audit-ready
- Champion safety for yourself and your team
Where and when you’ll work
- Core opening: 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 2:45 PM–11:00 PM
- Voluntary overtime when you want it
- Shift differentials to recognize your schedule
- Additional roles on second and third shifts for blending and machine operation
Growth, bonuses, and recognition
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Sign-on Bonuses: $ 250 after 30 days of employment, $ 250 after 90 days of employment, $500 after 180 days of employment
- Monthly bonus program plus a broader rewards program
- Training and career progression with higher pay as you advance
- Incentives for safe performance and customer satisfaction
Benefits that support you
- Wellness program with free healthy snacks
- Paid breaks
- Uniforms provided, including cleaning service
- Company events that build community
- Paid benefits
- Vacation time
Bring these strengthsMinimum
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Solid basic math
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Detail focus to verify manufacturing numbers
- Clear handwriting for paperwork
- Pride in a clean, orderly workspace
- Comfort working solo or with a team
- Consistent attention to safety
Advanced
- Experience with blending operations
- Hands-on extruder operations
- Troubleshooting and mechanical ability
- Leadership potential
- Safe fork truck operation
Physical
- Lift up to 55 lbs
- Stand for long stretches
- Routinely climb, bend, and stretch
At Teknor Apex, we believe manufacturing is a team sport—bring your drive, and we’ll bring the coaching and opportunity.
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.