Industrial Controls Maintenance Electrician (Vermont Journeyman)

Job Description

Job DescriptionBe the Electrical Problem-Solver Behind Our Custom Compounds

In 1924, Alfred Fain opened a small Rhode Island tire shop. Nearly a century later, Teknor Apex has grown into a global custom compounder with nine U.S. sites and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China—still privately held and still led by the Fain family. Our success rests on long-term relationships with employees and customers that help us co-create better products.

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

Join the team that keeps our manufacturing lines running safely and reliably.

A day in this role

At 7:00 AM you’ll step into the daily production huddle, share maintenance updates, and align on priorities. From there you may diagnose a PLC fault on one line, replace a worn sensor on another, and update the Plant Manager with your safety repair status. You’ll keep critical spares in check, knock out computer-based training modules, and jump into a project install when assigned. If an urgent call comes in after hours, you’re ready to respond to keep production moving.

What you’ll do

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on production machinery and related systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve PLC problems; read ladder logic and 1-line diagrams
• Perform emergency and general maintenance, including weekend/off-shift support as needed
• Install and modify equipment for new projects per Plant Manager direction
• Quickly analyze electrical malfunctions to prevent or minimize downtime
• Follow and reinforce company safety procedures; address safety work orders
• Monitor and manage critical spare parts inventory; identify and close gaps
• Participate in plant safety initiatives and prioritize fixes from the safety committee/STOP Card program
• Provide regular safety repair status reports to the Plant Manager
• Complete assigned computer-based training monthly
• Attend daily production and weekly WIG (Wildly Important Goal) meetings and execute actions
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the facility
• Read instructions, manuals, 1-line diagrams, and ladder logic; use meters, hand tools, and shop equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you bring

• Valid Vermont Journeyman Electrician License (Master Electrician preferred)
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Industrial/heavy manufacturing experience with electrical systems and production equipment (required)
• 2+ years in electrical maintenance
• Experience with HMI equipment preferred (training provided by the company)
• Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC exposure preferred (training provided by the company)
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems is a plus
• Ability to work long or irregular hours on your feet and lift 50+ lbs

Shift: 1st shift (7:00AM - 3:00PM)

This overview highlights primary responsibilities and may not include every task assigned.

Benefits and rewards

• 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
• $1,000.00 Sign on Bonus
• Pay Increases throughout the first year of employment and annual merit increases
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Incentives
• Employee Recognition Program – earn points to purchase a wide variety of amazing products

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.