Hose Assembly - 1st Shift

Join the team behind our custom compounds. Teknor Apex was founded in 1924 as a small Rhode Island tire store and has grown into an international custom‑compo under with operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. We have nine U.S. locations and a strong family tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships.

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

• Move 300–400‑pound garden hose reels that are staged from the extrusion department and line up each reel.
• Push each reel onto the reel stands for the winding finishing room.
• Thread the end of the hose to the front end of the cutter machine and visually inspect the outlet hose on the reel for defects.

• Must be able to read, interpret, and loop up scheduled product on batch cards, record production information, and take basic measurements of hose.
• Basic math skills such as addition and subtraction are required to accurately count product and match production records.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, squat, bend, twist, and turn as needed to perform the job.
• Ability to operate in a self‑directed environment and complete tasks on time and thoroughly as assigned.

• Must be able to wear and follow PPE guidelines—safety glasses, ear protection, steel‑toed shoes on the production floor. Long hair must be pulled back.

Teknor Apex is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Candidates must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Plastics Manufacturing