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Maintenance Technician 3rd shift


Job Location:

Fountain Inn, SC - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 41
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Maintenance

Job Summary

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 thats 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 Fains grandson sits at the helm maintaining the familys tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow ustogetherto deliver customized compound solutions and help our customers create better products.

Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals. Jon Fain

Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES * QUALIFICATIONS

Join our Plant Maintenance team as a Maintenance Techniciansupporting our manufacturing operation in Fountain Inn South this role you will install troubleshoot service and repair both electrical and mechanical plant equipment.

You will be responsible for performing the following duties:

  • Understand and follow all safety procedures.
  • Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot and repair equipment including pumps motors gearboxes plastic extruders and other production equipment.
  • Perform equipment PMs and complete work order documentation using CMMS software.
  • Assist in training entry level team members. Able to carry out assignments with minimum supervision.
  • Use electrical test equipment to test electrical circuits and equipment.
  • Troubleshoot AC and DC motors and motor drives.
  • Understand PLC operations troubleshooting and ladder logic diagrams.
  • Read and interpret documentation such as electrical mechanical pneumatic hydraulic schematics manuals and technical bulletins.
  • Operate a forklift scissor lift and boom lift.
  • Operate maintenance shop equipment and hand tools
  • Plan and organize individual work.
  • Perform work in a timely manner.
  • Maintain good housekeeping throughout plant and shop.
  • This requires occasional operation of company vehicle/truck valid drivers license required.
  • Other duties and related responsibilities as required
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondences. Ability to speak effectively.

Education and/or work experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of related experience and Associates degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to talk listen and speak clearly to others.

Pay: Starting at $25.00 - $41.00 per hour depending upon experience.

Join the Teknor Apex Team and you will enjoy many perks and benefits:
Medical Dental and Vision with extremely LOW deductibles
Low-cost insurance plan - 85% paid by the company
Wellness program to earn substantial discounts for medical premiums
Up to 7% Employer Contribution to 401K
Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
$1000 Sign on Bonus : Paid out in 3 installments
Pay Increases throughout the first year of employment and annual merit increases
Employee Recognition Program earn points to purchase a wide variety of amazing products

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.


Required Experience:

IC


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Teknor Apex delivers custom compounds with a customer-centric approach. Our unbridled passion for technology allows us to deliver customized solutions, no matter how specific your need is.

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