Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

TAMKO is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician. The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician will perform instrumentation activities pertaining to automation, reliability standards, inspection, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an innovative, self-directed, ideal team player. This individual can identify and prioritize, within a team, the workload, and resources necessary to resolve problems and continually improve production lines in an asphalt roofing manufacturing facility. If you consider yourself driven to investigate changes and problems, to learn and develop those around you, and are excited to work on a cross functional team of operators and technicians, then this fast paced, engineering position deserves your application!

This well compensated hourly position is part of the Engineering Department. The incumbent will work rotating day/night 12-hr shifts, additional extended hours compensated may occasionally be available or required. Other duties may also be assigned.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.

* Executes and participates in the execution and improvement of plant safety and environmental programs.

* Provides plant operational support on a cross-functional shift team to support line waste, uptime and run rate goals.

* Is the lead, technical expert on the high-level equipment processes and their electrical sub-components (sensors, motors, drives, etc.) on their shift.

* Works together with shift industrial technician and operation lead to identify and troubleshoot process issues.

* Supports and participates in line operation and quality tests when needed.

* Excels in radio/face-to-face communication along with larger audience communication through computer applications in regard to work status, troubleshooting steps, resolutions, follow up tasks required, etc.

* Performs planned work on shift basis, prioritizing the work alongside other designated tasks and line calls.

* Identifies parts needed for electrical maintenance and repair projects and appropriately withdraws these parts from the parts room for line calls and planned maintenance.

* Performs electrical repairs on various types of electrical equipment per standard work plans, manuals, etc. Participates in the improvement of this documentation.

* Selects, installs, configures, and calibrates instruments and devices.

* Tests equipment for safety and efficiency.

* Programs new plant equipment or modifies existing programs as directed.

* Trains plant personnel on new systems and updates LOTO and SOP information.

* Operates various shop equipment to install/program equipment.

* Uses electrical hand tools, voltage and amperage measuring and recording devices, HART communicators, and other technical equipment to facilitate efficient troubleshooting and work completion. Either uses PLCs to aid in troubleshooting or is developing skills to do so.

* Bends, hangs, and runs conduit where needed. Pulls electrical cable and wire in conduit. Transports and stacks conduit and electrical wire as needed.

* Works with all plant personnel on continuous improvement of all plant equipment, documentation, and processes.

* Executes training, self-based or guided, on time to continually improve skills.

* Executes and takes ownership in plant 5S programs and housekeeping.

Requirements

* Minimum 5 years of professional experience with high school diploma or GED OR

* Minimum of 3 years professional experience with an associate degree.

Preferred Experience:

* Experience with process control and troubleshooting.

* Experience in roofing manufacturing or web process handling or other processes that integrate multiple pieces of equipment.

* Siemens and Allen Bradely PLC experience.

* NEC, and Electrical Distribution Knowledge and Experience.

Physical Requirements /Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an…