Manufacturing Process Technician, Polymer Materials

Job Description

Job Description Ready to make materials that make a difference?

Imagine contributing to custom plastic compounds that end up in medical devices, regulated products, and the personal care items people rely on daily. That’s the impact you can have at Teknor Apex—a privately owned company that grew from a 1924 Rhode Island tire shop into a worldwide operation with nine U.S. facilities and teams in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.

We believe that, as Jon Fain puts it, manufacturing is a true team sport—success happens together. Join us and bring that mindset to a high-performing third-shift crew.

What a winning week looks like

• Third shift, five nights per week
• Sunday – Thursday, 10:45 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (week starts Sunday night at 10:45 p.m. and wraps Friday at 7:00 a.m.)
• Voluntary overtime when you want it
• Shift differential pay

Your mission

Operate, monitor, and improve blending and extrusion processes while upholding safety, quality, and documentation standards.

• Set up and run blending and extruder equipment to spec
• Confirm item numbers, lot numbers, and quantities before release
• Record production data legibly and completely
• Follow SOPs and verbal direction with precision
• Keep your area audit-ready: clean, organized, and safe
• Partner with teammates and perform independently as needed
• Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime

Open opportunities exist for blending and machine operation on second and third shifts.

Earn more as you grow

• Sign-on bonus: $250 at 30 days, $250 at 90 days, and $500 at 180 days
• Training with clear progression and increased compensation
• Monthly bonus program and recognition through a rewards program
• Safety and customer satisfaction incentives

What you need to succeed

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Solid basic math
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Meticulous with verification and documentation
• Self-motivated, tidy, and collaborative
• Always-on safety awareness

Bonus qualifications

• Experience in blending operations and/or extruder operations
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting strength
• Leadership skills
• Commitment to proper and safe fork truck operation

The physical reality

• Lift up to 55 lbs
• Stand for long stretches
• Frequent climbing, bending, and stretching

Benefits that back you

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Wellness program with free healthy snacks
• Paid breaks
• Uniforms provided with cleaning service
• Company events
• Paid benefits
• Vacation time

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.