Electronic Technician

Carpenter Co.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Career opportunities

Job summary

Carpenter Co. is seeking an Electronic Technician A / PLC Technician for our Lakeland, FL manufacturing plant on 1st shift.

The role ensures electronic and computer components of plant production equipment are installed, maintained, and operating at optimum levels to meet internal and external customer needs. The ideal candidate has PLC experience (Allen-Bradley and Siemens), strong PC literacy, and the ability to read schematics, work flexible hours, and pass required safety tests.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electronic field experience in an industrial setting.
• 2+ years with computer interfacing and PLC programming or schooling.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Advise Maintenance Manager of electrical/mechanical problems and provide solutions.
• Build, maintain and repair production electronic systems.
• Retrofit machine control systems and read/modify electrical schematics.
• Install, repair and retrofit motor controllers and drives.
• Troubleshoot problems quickly and determine viable solutions daily.
• Implement preventive maintenance to identify issues before they occur.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and design of electrical circuits.
• Diagnose, maintain, and install PLC systems and control circuits.
• Prioritize tasks and adapt to changes throughout the day.

Skills

PLC systems

Computer literacy

Sensors & relays

Electrical schematics

Networking (Ethernet)

Flexible hours

Forklift cert

Education

High school diploma

Industrial electronics experience

PLC schooling

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens S7

Ethernet networking

Job description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Electronic Technician A / PLC Technician

Immediate opening on 1st shift at our Lakeland, FL manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for ensuring electronic and computer components of plant production equipment are installed, repaired, adequately maintained, and operating at optimum production levels necessary to manufacture products for internal and external customers on a timely basis.

Essential Functions

• Advise Maintenance Manager of electrical/mechanical problems and provide recommendations for solutions
• Build, maintain and repair all production electronic systems
• Retrofit machine control systems, read, modify, and create machinery electrical schematics
• Install, repair and retrofit motor controllers including all types of motor AC and DC drives and systems
• Troubleshoot problems quickly and determine viable solutions daily
• Identify potential problems before they occur through a preventive maintenance program
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and design of electrical circuits
• Diagnose, maintain, and install PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems and associated 24VDC, 120VAC control circuits
• Prioritize tasks and adapt easily to changes throughout the day and week

Skills / Requirements

• PLC education/experience servicing programmable logic systems (Allen-Bradley 500 and 5000 series and Siemens S7-400 and 1200) – experience preferred
• High computer literacy with proven ability to maintain machine control systems software and upgrades
• Knowledge of various types of sensors and relay controls
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and ability to read electrical schematics (US and Euro)
• Experience with programmable logic controllers, motor controls, and equipment, including troubleshooting and writing or re‑writing programs
• Strong PC skills and PC networking (Ethernet)
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and partial weekends
• Must be certified forklift, genie boom, and scissor lift operator or willing to obtain certification

Education

• High school diploma or General Education Degree required
• 4+ years of experience in the electronic field with 2+ years working in an industrial environment and extensive knowledge of computer‑interfacing (advanced electronic training preferred)
• Two to three years of specialty or technical PLC schooling

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to read a tape measure; basic reading, writing, and math skills are required
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including overtime, holidays, weekend, and call‑in with little notice
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must pass an audiometric and pulmonary test
• Ability to work at elevated heights

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. conducts pre‑employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, a generous profit‑sharing plan, tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service, and long‑term career opportunities in a stable industry and clean working environment.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self‑Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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