Carpenter Co. Temple , TX 76502
Posted 2 weeks ago
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 2nd 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
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
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 that receive and accept a written offer of employment.
Carpenter Co.