Electronic Technician B Maintenance 3rd Shift

Carpenter Co.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Temple, TX is seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Electronics Technician for 3rd shift.

This role covers electrical and computer components of all plant production equipment to ensure optimum production levels and timely delivery for internal and external customers. The candidate will collaborate with leads, supervisors, and management to ensure repairs are completed timely, with responsibilities spanning process improvement, controls troubleshooting, and equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a related field with a strong electrical/electronic background
• Experience programming Allen Bradley ControlLogix v16 systems or newer
• Ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code (ladder logic, structured text, function block)
• Experience in HMI/SCADA programming in a plant environment; Red Lion/Profibus a plus
• Follow safety procedures (Lock-Out Tag-Out) and NEC/NFPA codes
• Modify/generate electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical for control panels
• Strong understanding of 3‑phase electrical systems, motion control, VFD/Servo programming
• Capable of independent work and team collaboration
• Operate forklifts and related lifting equipment

Responsibilities

• Identify process improvement, capacity, and cost reduction projects based on data
• Manage electrical and controls scope of process improvement projects (Safety, Yield, Cost, Capacity)
• Provide problem-solving controls support for plant equipment
• Document calibration and configuration procedures for production equipment
• Train maintenance and support staff to improve troubleshooting plant-wide
• Share technical knowledge with process engineering and Maintenance teams

Skills

Electrical background

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA programming

Troubleshooting

AutoCAD Electrical drawing review

3 phase electrical systems

Machine/motion control

Sensors

PC skills

Networking (Ethernet)

Forklift operation

Education

High School or better

Tools

Allen Bradley ControlLogix v16

Red Lion HMI/Profibus

AutoCAD Electrical

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 Industrial Manufacturing Electronics Technician 3rd Shift at our Temple, TX location. The electronic technician is responsible for the electronic and computer components of all plant production equipment installed, repaired, and maintained to assure the machinery is operating at an optimum production level necessary to manufacture product(s) for internal and external customers on a timely basis.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining best in class quality standards. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate with the department lead person, supervisor and/or manager, as well as other members of management and employees in the department to make sure all scheduled and unscheduled repairs are completed in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Identify process improvement, capacity, and cost reduction projects based on process data.
• Manage the electrical and controls scope of process performance improvement projects (Safety, Yield, Cost, Capacity).
• Provide problem solving controls support for plant equipment.
• Document calibration and configuration procedures required to allow production equipment to run efficiently within product specifications.
• Work with and train maintenance and other support personnel to improve troubleshooting skills plant-wide.
• Operational Theory - Work toward fundamental understanding of components within the plants, document this information, and share this information with process engineering, and Maintenance.

Job Requirements

• Possess a strong electrical/electronic background with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a directly related field. The successful candidate will be highly proficient in some or all of the following: 24VDC, 12-VAC control circuits
• Must have experience in programming of Allen Bradley ControlLogix v16 systems and higher
• Ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code - ladder logic, structured text and function block diagram
• Must have experience in programming of HMI / SCADA systems programming in a plant environment including higher level communications protocols - Red Lion / Profibus experience desired
• Ensure proactive safety measures for all equipment and processes. Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues using NEC, NFPA, and other pertinent safety codes. Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are followed at all times.
• Modify / generate electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical for systems changes including control panel layouts, component documentation, and schematics. Review electrical drawing packages for conformance to Carpenter Co. standards.
• Strong fundamental understanding of 3 phase electrical systems, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, VFD and Servo programming, communication protocols, and practical application
• Ability to reach fundamental understanding of controls issues utilizing sound troubleshooting skills
• Capable of executing project assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision
• Various types of sensors (PE's, Prox's, Encoders, etc.)
• Relay controls
• Strong PC skills (Windows OS, Word, Excel)
• PC networking (Ethernet)
• Operate forklifts, clamp-lifts, genie boom, scissor lifts and other machinery as needed.

Important Notes

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. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants who receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive affordable 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. To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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