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, CEO
Join the team behind our custom compounds.
Come join the Teknor Apex team as a Braider Operator at our Fountain Inn, South Carolina facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be familiar with and practice all safety rules
• Ensure that all necessary equipment is running
• Check schedule for product that is to be run
• Check specification book to ensure that product run is correct
• Read batch card for instructions
• Change spools of yarn as required
• Change reels of core as required and store reinforced reels in designated area.
• Replace broker or damaged needles.
• Make necessary tension adjustments.
• Adjust core as needed.
• Record all production data on worksheet.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area.
• Support other department needs as required.

Qualifications & Competencies

• HS diploma or certified equivalent
• At least 3 years production experience preferred
• Ability to perform function's in company computer systems.
• High attention to detail
• Ability to communicate across multiple groups and at multiple levels.
• Prefer Work Keys certification

Essential Physical Requirements of the job:

• Standing 8 hours and up to 12 if needed. The environment is warm to hot in summer.
• This job may require operation of a fork truck.
• Lifting of 11 to 25 pounds for up to 3 hours per shift, carrying objects that weigh up to 15 pounds for up to 3 hours per shift.
• Fine manipulation of the hands. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) required.

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 w/prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k w/company match
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Service Recognition
• On Site Medical Clinic

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.