Plant Maintenance Technician

TAMKO Building Products; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Plant Maintenance Technician to join their team in Ennis, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting automation systems, ensuring compliance with reliability standards, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. You will work in a collaborative environment, leading efforts to maximize equipment uptime and quality while adhering to safety standards. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to grow in a supportive workplace dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Group Health and Life Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrical training and PLC programming certification required.
• Six Sigma training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Utilize SAP for managing work orders and parts.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation maintenance

PLC programming

Mechanical repair

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical training certificate

Six Sigma training

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Description

TAMKO is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician (PMT) at our Ennis, Texas facility to perform maintenance activities including electrical and instrumentation work related to automation systems, ensuring compliance with reliability standards, conducting inspections, preventive maintenance, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

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.

1. Identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues, including installation, programming, testing, and maintenance of equipment and devices.
2. Inspect, disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble machinery and equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, and rolling stock.
3. Perform maintenance reliability activities such as completing CM routes, lubrication routes, and preventive inspections.
4. Test, calibrate, and repair field-level instruments, sensors, and controls, including troubleshooting open-loop and closed-loop systems using PID control.
5. Cut and weld materials as needed for maintenance and repair activities.
6. Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, and electrical schematics; create mechanical and electrical diagrams, bills of materials, tool lists, and work/test plans for equipment upgrades or repairs.
7. Operate a forklift safely and effectively during maintenance activities.
8. Utilize SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to create and manage work orders, request parts, record work times, and write or update work procedures.
9. Participate in and, when required, lead Root Cause Problem Elimination (RCPE) activities; support maintenance and engineering teams in building reliability into equipment and processes.
10. Work collaboratively in a team environment, supervise contractor work when necessary, and support production teams to maximize equipment uptime, quality, and reliability, while complying with TAMKO’s safety standards and attendance policies.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrical training, PLC programming and maintenance training documented by certificate required.
• Six Sigma training is 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 is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to stand, walk, and use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach; and occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 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.
• Comply with all prescribed safety rules and proper use of personal protective equipment.

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.

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