Instrumentation Technician

TAMKO is seeking an Instrumentation Technician at our Tuscaloosa, Alabama manufacturing facility. The Instrumentation Technician will perform instrumentation activities pertaining to automation, reliability standards, inspection, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

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.

• Identifies parts needed for electrical maintenance and repair projects and obtains these parts from the parts room.
• Transports parts and equipment between work projects in progress.
• Uses electrical hand tools or voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices.
• Performs electrical repairs on various types of electrical equipment per SOPs and PMs.
• Reads electrical controls schematics and reviews PLC programs for troubleshooting. Selects, installs, configures and calibrates instruments and devices.
• Bends, hangs and runs conduit where needed. Pulls electrical cable and wire in conduit. Transports and stacks conduit and electrical wire as needed.
• Operates various shop equipment such as welding machines, grinders, drill press, vertical mill, saws, etc.
• Tests equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Trains operators on new systems and updates LOTO and SOP information.
• Works rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and overtime as required.

• Associate's degree (A.
  
  A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Two to three years related experience and/or training.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to position himself/herself to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or maintain heavy plant equipment. This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, squatting and/or stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and may occasionally lift or move heavier objects with assistance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work around moving mechanical parts, at elevated heights, where dust and fumes could be present in the air, with or in proximity to chemicals, in hot environments, around electrical equipment, and in a loud environment. The employee must have the ability to understand and mitigate these and other risks, including by following all prescribed safety rules, and must have the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, if necessary.

In addition to competitive wages, TAMKO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other valuable benefits.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required and is subject to change at any time based on business needs.

TAMKO Building Products LLC is one of the nation's largest independent manufacturers of residential and commercial roofing products, waterproofing products, and related building materials. Headquartered in Galena, Kansas, TAMKO has been committed to innovation, quality, and customer service for over 80 years. Our success is driven by our people — individuals who take pride in their work, share an ownership mindset, and are dedicated to delivering excellence.

At TAMKO, we strive to foster a safe, supportive, and rewarding work environment where employees can grow and succeed.