Industrial Maintenance Technician, Plastics Compounding

Company: Teknor Apex
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Keep a global manufacturer running—one fix at a time Nearly a century ago, a small Rhode Island tire shop set the stage for today’s Teknor Apex—an international custom compounder with nine U.S. sites and facilities in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Still privately owned and led by the founder’s grandson, we pride ourselves on long-standing relationships with our teams and customers. As Jon Fain says, “Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” A day in this role You start your shift by reviewing safety procedures and the day’s work orders. Preventive maintenance comes first—inspecting conveyors and extruders, noting parts to fabricate, and organizing tools. A compressor alarm sends you across the floor to troubleshoot, test power safely with an electrical tester, and return the unit to service. After lunch, you install new process piping, thread screw pipe, and weld brackets you fabricated earlier. You close out work orders with clear notes, tidy the shop, and plan tomorrow’s priorities. What you’ll handle Follow all safety procedures without exception. Service, replace, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components. Troubleshoot and repair production equipment: pumps, motors, compressors, conveyors, blowers, dust collectors, fans, filters, heat exchangers, tanks, valves, gearboxes, extruders, and related machinery. Install, maintain, and repair process piping systems. Fabricate parts; weld, cut, and install metalwork. Perform preventive maintenance and complete thorough work-order documentation. Apply working knowledge of boiler room/facilities equipment: boilers, pumps, de?aerator, control room, air compressors, chiller, dryers, pneumatic controls, valves, and HVAC. Operate maintenance shop equipment and standard tools. Read and interpret drawings, manuals, and technical bulletins. Use an electrical tester to safely check power, fuses, breakers, and switches. Operate a forklift, scissor lift, and jenny boom. Plan and organize your individual workload. Install, service, and repair equipment promptly. Provide and maintain proper hand tools. Keep plant and shop areas clean and orderly. What you bring Required: welding and fabrication experience. Required: ability to install screw pipe and operate a pipe threader. Physical essentials Able to lift 30 pounds overhead at least four times in an 8?hour period. Able to climb and work from a ladder. 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.

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