What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation Technician position at TAMKO?
Starting hourly wage $36.48
TAMKO Building Products LLC is seeking an Instrumentation Technician at our High Street manufacturing facility. The Instrumentation Technician will perform instrumentation activities pertaining to automation, reliability standards, inspection, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement. The candidate is also tasked with maintaining, troubleshooting, and performing investigative tasks on PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems on the manufacturing floor.
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.
- Modifies siemens 505 & S7 PLC and Wonderware HMI’s.
- Selects, installs, configures and calibrates prox eyes, thermo couples, and other industrial sensors arrays.
- Understands and follows all safety regulations, actively participates in plant safety programs, and tests equipment for safety and efficiency.
- Supports a positive team atmosphere.
- 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 SOP’s and PM’s.
- Bends, hangs and runs conduit where needed. Pulls electrical cable and wire in conduit. Transports and stacks conduit and electrical wire as needed.
- Trains operators on new systems and updates LOTO and SOP information.
Requirements
- Ability to get along with co-workers and supervisors.
- Functions well when working in a team environment.
- Ability to accept directions and follow work rules, and is receptive to constructive criticism.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The physical requirements/work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may work around moving mechanical parts, at elevated heights, where dusts 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.
- This job is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes, odors or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat, vibration and confined spaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to acidic or caustic chemicals. A respirator may be required at times. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, with hearing protection provided.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match and a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan.
- Vacation after 90 days.
- Opportunities for advancement and skill development.
Salary : $36
