Electronic Technician A (PLC Technician)

Carpenter Co.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Career stability

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Lakeland, FL seeks an Electronic Technician A / PLC Technician on 1st shift to install, repair, and maintain production electronics and PLC systems, ensuring equipment runs at peak efficiency. The role requires strong PLC knowledge (Allen-Bradley and Siemens), ability to read schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and adapt to overtime.

This is a great fit for hands-on technicians who value safety and reliability. Carpenter Co.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 4+ years in electronics.
• 2–3 years of PLC schooling.
• Experience in an industrial environment with computer interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Advise Maintenance Manager of electrical problems and provide solutions.
• Build, maintain and repair production electronic systems.
• Retrofit machine control systems, read, modify, and create machinery electrical schematics.
• Install, repair and retrofit motor controllers and drives.
• Troubleshoot problems quickly and implement viable solutions.
• Identify potential problems through preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose/maintain PLC systems and related control circuits.
• Prioritize tasks and adapt to schedule changes.
• Operate forklift or related equipment as needed.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Industrial maintenance

PC networking

Programmable logic programming

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma

Industrial electronics experience

PLC schooling (2–3 years)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens S7 PLCs

Motor drives & control systems

Job description

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!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for an Electronic Technician A / PLC Technician 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 an optimum production level necessary to manufacture product(s) 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 to include all types of motor AC and DC drives and systems.
• Troubleshoot problems quickly and determine viable solutions daily.
• Identify potential problems after they occur through a preventative maintenance program.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and design of electrical circuits.
• Diagnose/maintain/install PLC (Programmable logic controllers) systems and associated 24VDC, 120VAC control circuits.
• Ability to prioritize and easily adapt to changes throughout the day/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.
• Various types of sensors and Relay controls
• Must have knowledge of the national Electrical Code and ability to read electrical schematics (US and Euro)
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, motor controls, and equipment to include PLC troubleshooting and various types of drives.
• Ability to write and/or re-write the programming
• Strong PC skills and PC networking (Ethernet)
• Ability to work flexible hours, and overtime, which may include 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 with 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, which may include overtime, holidays, weekend, and call-in with little notice.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to pass an audiometric and pulmonary testing.
• Ability to able 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, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service.