What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Technician B position at TAMKO?
TAMKO is seeking an Industrial Technician at our manufacturing facility in Dallas, TX. The Industrial Technician B will work independently on rotating night and day shift as part of a team with other maintenance and production personnel to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment.
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.
- Build relationships focused on teamwork with production supervisor, production operators and other maintenance personnel.
- Troubleshoot, repair and install industrial mechanical equipment, including safety guards and shields.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment; inspection, lubrication, alignment, etc.
- Perform work on demand by answering line calls from inside and outside the plant area.
- Replace bearings, chains, sprockets and a variety of other machine parts.
- Rebuild pumps, air cylinders, cutting cylinders and various mechanical equipment as necessary following standard operating procedures.
- Work overtime when required.
Requirements:
- Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college, technical school, or equivalent military training and experience
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs
Preferred Knowledge/Experience:
- Military Experience
- Naval Submariner Engine Room, or
- Aircraft engine maintenance.
- Knowledge of PLCs, AC/DC motors and drives, and 480 volt 3 phase power.
- Use of precision maintenance tools and methods; shaft alignment, belt tensioning, sprocket/pulley alignment, setting bearing tolerances, and proper fastener torque.
- Industrial maintenance experience in roofing plants, paper mills or steel mills.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform 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 must be able to position himself/herself to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or 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 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.
- The employee may be required to wear respiratory protection at times, based on task or exposure.
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.
About TAMKO
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.