{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dc5bbdfb656c295deed2f02f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dc5bbdfb656c295deed2f02f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dc5bbdfb656c295deed2f02f","title":"Shift Technical Operator","description":"TAMKO is seeking a Shift Technical Operator our Rangeline Facility in Joplin, Missouri. This position will alternate weeks with the Lead Shift Technical Operator to operate the machine. This is a position requiring 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 to assist maintenance personnel on assigned projects. It is expected that this person would be capable of troubleshooting process problems, conducting process checks and assisting maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and correcting problem areas. Housekeeping responsibilities would be an important part of the job. Preventive maintenance and maintenance activities could be required as well as other duties depending on the needs of the operations. Persons filling this position will not be limited to any shift, but will be assigned to any crew, as needed.\n\nSummary of Essential Job Functions:\nTo 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.\n\nOperate the Glass Plant Mat machine including the HMI controls, fiber feed, winder and roll handling.\nPerform and document all necessary finished product quality and control tests.\nMaintain and monitor all laboratory weighing and control equipment.\nUtilize information provided by weight monitoring and control unit to analyze the process.\nMaintain records of analysis and enter raw material usage into the computer.\nAssist with control of water chemistry.\nOperate forklift and transport materials\nMaintain hoppers to make sure hoppers have glass in them. Open fiberglass boxes and place on the conveyors. Bundle bags, stack empty totes and boxes, and load when needed.\nBlow down hoppers, clean chains and sprockets.\nClean lab, winder, roll handing and fiber feed areas.\nCheck scales for amount of fibers in hoppers.\nLoad trucks from the line\nMonitor dispersant and defoamer addition.\nMonitor viscosity modifier mixing and addition.\nUse proper lockout, confined space and PPE when circumstances warrant.\nShip product via SAP.\nWork rotating shift schedule and overtime hours, as needed.\n\nOther Duties:\n\nAssist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Assist in all areas of the plant on clean up days.\nAssist with special projects of a research and development or quality improvement nature.\nAssist in all wire changes.\nAssist in the refinery as needed.\nRun the rewinder as needed\n\nRequirements:\n\nA high school diploma or general education degree (GED).\nMechanical experience and/or training preferred.\nValid driver’s license\n\nPhysical Requirements/Work Environment:\nThe 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.\n\nWhile 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.\nWhile 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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nTAMKO 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Tamkobuildingproductsllc","rawCompany":"tamkobuildingproductsllc","city":"Joplin","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-25T13:13:33.255Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-8091.00","title":"Chemical Plant and System Operators","slug":"chemical-plant-and-system-operators"},{"code":"51-8099.00","title":"Plant and System Operators, All Other","slug":"plant-and-system-operators-all-other"},{"code":"51-9011.00","title":"Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders","slug":"chemical-equipment-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"324199","title":"All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-petroleum-and-coal-products-manufacturing"},{"code":"324110","title":"Petroleum Refineries","slug":"petroleum-refineries"},{"code":"562920","title":"Materials Recovery Facilities","slug":"materials-recovery-facilities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Shift Technical Operator","description":"TAMKO is seeking a Shift Technical Operator our Rangeline Facility in Joplin, Missouri. This position will alternate weeks with the Lead Shift Technical Operator to operate the machine. This is a position requiring 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 to assist maintenance personnel on assigned projects. It is expected that this person would be capable of troubleshooting process problems, conducting process checks and assisting maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and correcting problem areas. Housekeeping responsibilities would be an important part of the job. Preventive maintenance and maintenance activities could be required as well as other duties depending on the needs of the operations. Persons filling this position will not be limited to any shift, but will be assigned to any crew, as needed.\n\nSummary of Essential Job Functions:\nTo 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.\n\nOperate the Glass Plant Mat machine including the HMI controls, fiber feed, winder and roll handling.\nPerform and document all necessary finished product quality and control tests.\nMaintain and monitor all laboratory weighing and control equipment.\nUtilize information provided by weight monitoring and control unit to analyze the process.\nMaintain records of analysis and enter raw material usage into the computer.\nAssist with control of water chemistry.\nOperate forklift and transport materials\nMaintain hoppers to make sure hoppers have glass in them. Open fiberglass boxes and place on the conveyors. Bundle bags, stack empty totes and boxes, and load when needed.\nBlow down hoppers, clean chains and sprockets.\nClean lab, winder, roll handing and fiber feed areas.\nCheck scales for amount of fibers in hoppers.\nLoad trucks from the line\nMonitor dispersant and defoamer addition.\nMonitor viscosity modifier mixing and addition.\nUse proper lockout, confined space and PPE when circumstances warrant.\nShip product via SAP.\nWork rotating shift schedule and overtime hours, as needed.\n\nOther Duties:\n\nAssist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Assist in all areas of the plant on clean up days.\nAssist with special projects of a research and development or quality improvement nature.\nAssist in all wire changes.\nAssist in the refinery as needed.\nRun the rewinder as needed\n\nRequirements:\n\nA high school diploma or general education degree (GED).\nMechanical experience and/or training preferred.\nValid driver’s license\n\nPhysical Requirements/Work Environment:\nThe 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.\n\nWhile 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.\nWhile 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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nTAMKO 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","datePosted":"2026-08-25T13:13:33.255Z","dateModified":"2026-08-25T13:13:33.255Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Tamkobuildingproductsllc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Joplin","addressRegion":"MO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"dc5bbdfb656c295deed2f02f"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dc5bbdfb656c295deed2f02f"}}