Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

TAMKO Building Products; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Job summary

A major building materials manufacturer in New Jersey is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to perform electrical repairs, ensure safety standards, and maintain automation systems. The role requires a high school diploma, preferred associate's degree, and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health and retirement plans. The work environment includes exposure to mechanical parts and potential hazards, emphasizing adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associate's degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all safety standards and programs.
• Use test devices to ensure equipment safety and efficiency.
• Perform electrical repairs on various equipment.
• Create and modify PLC and HMI programs.
• Train operators on new systems.

Skills

Electrical repairs

PLC programming

HMI programming

Safety standards compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

TAMKO is seeking an Instrumentation Technician at our Phillipsburg, Kansas manufacturing facility. The Instrumentation Technician will perform work activities pertaining to automation, electrical safety, reliability standards, inspection, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

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.

• Understands, participates, and follows all applicable safety standards & programs.
• Uses electronics and electrical test devices to test equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Performs electrical repairs on various types of electrical equipment per SOP’s and PM’s. Including 480Vac, 3-phase and 120Vac, single phase equipment.
• Read, understand, and generate standard electrical schematics.
• Creates and modifies PLC and HMI programs.
• Selects, installs, configures and calibrates industrial 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.
• Trains operators on new systems and updates LOTO and SOP information.

Requirements

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

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 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.

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.

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