Shift Technical Operator bei TAMKO Building Products

TAMKO is seeking a Shift Technical Operator for its facility in Ennis, Texas. The Shift Technical Operator position requires a high level of flexibility, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to operate all equipment and positions on the line, including the line operator position. This person will be utilized as additional manpower in all areas and will assist maintenance personnel on assigned projects. This person must be capable of troubleshooting process problems, conducting process checks, and assisting maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and correcting problem areas. Housekeeping responsibilities are also an important part of the job Persons filling this position will not be limited to a single shift, but will be assigned to any shift, as needed.

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. Additional duties may also be assigned.

• Have a desire to excel and be the best in terms of safety, quality, equipment operations, maintenance, and teamwork.
• Work in a safe manner under established company methods, policies and procedures.
• Work rotating shifts, up to 16 hours at a time.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Have an aptitude to understand how processes work from one stage to another
• Operate all plant machinery including but not limited to the fiber feed system, rewinder, winder, material handling system, wrapper, lab systems and equipment and all associated machine process systems.
• Supervise machine operation of other crew members and occasionally supervise crew in the absence of the supervisor.
• Have the capability to identify defects and troubleshoot to solve the problem.
• Read, calculate and record test results using simple math including percent calculation, addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.
• Maintain established production rates.
• Develop production and mechanical skills and troubleshooting techniques on an ongoing basis to best support the shift and plant operations.
• Consistently arrive at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.  

 
Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Mechanical, electrical, or programming experience or training preferred.
• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, policies and procedures that apply to daily work assignments and help to ensure they are being followed.
• Good working knowledge of computer software and HMI's
• Must be a team player who can maintain good rapport with others for the plant success.

Machinery, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software required in this job:
Fiber Feed System, Material Handling System, HMI System, Rewinder and Lab Equipment

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• This position requires the operation, maintenance, and testing of various heavy machinery.
• The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision that is equal to mobile equipment operators, which carries a minimum standard for use with those who operate cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes and high lift equipment including a man lift.
• The physical requirements of this position are rated as “heavy work.”  This would require exerting a force to move 500 lb rolls occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force consistently to move objects.

• This job is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions as well as exterior working heights up to 60 feet. 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 noise level in the work environment varies, hearing protection is provided.

In addition to an attractive wage, this position offers a competitive 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 benefits.