Intern - Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Students Only

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

We are seeking a motivated Maintenance Mechanic Intern to join our Maintenance team. This entry-level position is ideal for someone looking to start a career in industrial maintenance and gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. The intern will work closely with experienced mechanics and technicians to learn preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and general facility upkeep. Duties include:

• Learn and assist with Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities on production and facility equipment.
• Support safety initiatives and follow all site safety procedures and best practices.
• Provide production line support, including basic troubleshooting and assisting with equipment adjustments.
• Assist with equipment rebuilds, tear-downs, and component replacements .
• Perform general facility maintenance, such as repairs, inspections, and housekeeping tasks around equipment and the maintenance shop.
• Accurately document work performed and learn how to use the site's maintenance systems.
  
  

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Currently enrolled in at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Engineering Technology Program. No other applicants will be considered.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable and professional: on time, consistent attendance, and able to balance school and work commitments.
• Good communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced, production environment.
• Monday – Friday
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.  
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards  
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, squat, bend, twist and turn as needed to perform the job.  
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs multiple times throughout the shift. 
• Must possess good manual and mechanical dexterity to perform job duties.   
• Remove tooling and properly reassemble using basic hand tools.  Basic motor skills are required to perform the necessary mechanical aspects of this job in an efficient manner. 
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds multiple times throughout shift. 
• Must be able to wear required safety equipment. 
  
  

This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.

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.