Maintenance Electrician

Carpenter Co.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic-Electrician on 1st and 2nd shift at our Lakeland, FL manufacturing plant.

This role troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment to keep production running smoothly. The successful candidate will have 1–3 years in industrial electrical systems, strong reading of diagrams, and the ability to interpret complex drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years experience in industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret basic machine diagrams and drawings.
• State license preferred for electricians.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble equipment.
• Read and interpret basic machine diagrams and plant layout drawings.
• Interpret complicated drawings using advanced shop math.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned machinery and equipment.
• Recognize potential mechanical problems and implement repairs.
• Assist calibration of in-plant electrical equipment.
• Maintain lighting systems and run electrical conduits.

Skills

Electrical systems

Math skills

Tape measure

Forklift cert

Flexible hours

Personal tools

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

State licensed electrician preferred

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 a Maintenance Mechanic- Electrician, on 1st and 2nd shift at our Lakeland, FL manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, or replacing mechanical equipment or mechanical, electrical and electro‑mechanical devices and components.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to install, repair and maintain to ensure the machinery is operating at an optimum production level necessary to manufacture products for internal and external customers. This position also operates in a normal maintenance and manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Your additional responsibilities as Maintenance Mechanic/ Electrician B will include:

• Assemble and disassemble equipment.
• Use a cutting torch, plasma cutter, cut‑off saw, and machine shop equipment
• Read and interpret basic machine diagrams and plant layout drawings.
• Interpret complicated drawings, using advanced shop math and handbook formulas.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned machinery and/or equipment.
• Recognize potential mechanical problems, plan a solution for repair, and implement the plan.
• Assist with the calibration of all in‑plant electrical equipment.
• Maintain plant lighting systems, inside and outside of the building.
• Run conduit and/or initiate new electrical circuits.
• Communicate, accept input, and follow instructions from Mechanic/Electrician A or Lead Person.

Skills And Requirements

• High school or GED required.
• 2 to 3 years of specialty or technical training.
• Must have 1 to 3 years experience in industrial electrical systems. A state level license certification is preferred.
• 1-2 years of Mechanic Electrician experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Good communication and advanced math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
• Ability to earn a Carpenter Co. Forklift Certification
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must possess a variety of personally owned industrial/electrical hand tools.

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 that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Behaviors

Preferred

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• 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

Preferred

• Work‑Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.