Plant Reliability Technician - Extrusion & Utilities

Ready to be the go-to problem solver on the night shift?

If diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues across pumps, gearboxes, compressors, and extruders sounds like your kind of challenge, you’ll fit right in. You’ll keep our production and facility systems running at design efficiency so the plant never misses a beat.

Your impact

• Install, service, and repair production and facilities equipment.
• Operate with minimal supervision—own your queue and prioritize effectively.
• Follow LOTO and all safety procedures, every task, every time.
• Troubleshoot and restore mechanical systems: pumps, motors, compressors, blowers, dust collectors, fans, heat exchangers, gearboxes, valves, extruders, and more.
• Diagnose and fix electrical components: circuit breakers, fuses, contactors, solenoids, safety switches, transducers, electro-mechanical relays, solid-state relays, and electrical heating systems.
• Perform minor welding, cutting, and fabrication work.
• Execute preventive maintenance, complete work orders, and support facilities systems.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings to plan work.
• Operate shop tools, electrical meters, forklift, and scissor lift safely.
• Plan day-to-day tasks, projects, and shutdown work; keep the shop and plant in top condition.

Schedule and expectations

• Typical shift: 10:45 pm – 7:00 am.
• Training conducted on 1st shift: 6:45 am – 3:00 pm.
• Full-time, on-site role where punctual, consistent attendance matters.
• Mandatory overtime based on business needs; shifts may extend and can include evening, night, or weekend rotations.

Bring your strengths

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: trade school/vocational certificate in Electrical or Maintenance; or 4 years of experience in a maintenance/electrical role.
• Proficiency with email and communication tools (Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook).

Physical demands

• Lift up to 55 lbs safely over an 8-hour shift.
• Climb and work from ladders and elevated equipment.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

About Teknor Apex

From Alfred Fain’s Rhode Island tire store in 1924 to today’s global custom compounder, our growth has been fueled by relationships. We now have nine U.S. locations and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. We remain privately held, led by Fain’s grandson, and committed to partnering with employees and customers to deliver tailored compound solutions.

As Jon Fain often reminds us: manufacturing is a team sport—we win together.

Legal

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.