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TAMKO · 2 months ago

Automation Engineering Technician

Joplin, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

TAMKO is one of the nation's largest independent manufacturers of residential and commercial roofing products, and they are seeking an Automation Engineering Technician for their High Street facility in Joplin, Missouri. This role involves performing PLC and HMI changes, troubleshooting, and new code development, as well as supporting and training in the maintenance and installation of control devices and electrical systems.

Building MaintenanceBuilding MaterialManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Creates, modifies, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs

Advises and mentors instrumentation technicians on the repair, maintenance, and installation of instrumentation devices and controls systems to ensure continuous production operations

Executes automation/controls related work for all equipment, instrumentation, HMIs, and PLCs to improve existing processes

Assists in the development of preventive maintenance programs in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff

Analyzes operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards

Understands and follows all safety regulations and actively participates in plant safety programs

Tests equipment for safety, performance, and efficiency. Uses analytical hand tools and/or measuring and recording devices

Performs electrical and controls layouts, updates and creates electrical drawings in CAD or other electrical drawing software

Commissions and tunes basic variable frequency, vector, and servo drives and can integrate drives into the PLC and HMI

Trains on new systems and updates LOTO and SOP information

Scopes and acquires automation/instrumentation devices and equipment for discontinued items

Works overtime as required

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingInstrumentation troubleshootingElectrical systems maintenanceCAD softwareSafety regulationsTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or GED required

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or at least one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Benefits

Group Health and Life Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Flexible Benefits Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Other valuable benefits

Company

TAMKO

Since 1944, the TAMKO story has been one of innovation, quality and long-standing customer relationships.

Founded in 1944

St Louis, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://tamko.com

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