Maintenance Planner

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

Join the team behind our custom compounds. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all plant equipment and systems.
• Review work requests, verify job scope, and prioritize maintenance activities in coordination with production scheduler and supervisors.
• Prepare detailed work orders including job steps, materials, tools, estimated labor, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate equipment history, maintenance logs, and documentation in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Coordinate with Maintenance Technicians, Supervisors, and Production to minimize downtime during planned maintenance activities.
• Ensure spare parts and materials are available by working closely with purchasing and stores personnel.
• Track maintenance KPIs (e.g., PM compliance, equipment downtime, MTBF/MTTR) and prepare reports for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and cost reduction.
• Maintain up-to-date asset data and ensure all maintenance procedures comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Assist with contractor management and ensure compliance with site policies and procedures.
• Schedule ISO activities and track completion.
• Audit completed work orders for accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• 10 years of experience in planning in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and schematics.
• Proficiency with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Limble, MP2, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Work may involve exposure to noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures in an industrial setting.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly to others.
• Must be able to work at heights (Tanks, Silos, Boom lifts)

Schedule

• Full-time hourly position
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend or on-call work as required by plant operations.

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.