Automation & Maintenance Lead

Tarkett; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Flexible work arrangements

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Tarkett in Dalton, GA invites an automation lead for maintenance and manufacturing support. You will guide controls engineers, implement PLC-based improvements, and work with suppliers and OEMs to optimize equipment performance.

The role develops team capabilities, collaborates across plants, and ensures safe, efficient operation of machines, vision systems, and HMI panels while upholding Tarkett standards and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial automation and PLC control systems.
• Ability to train junior electricians and mechanics.
• Strong collaboration with engineers and suppliers.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects and implement control system improvements.
• Provide on-site debugging of machine controllers and robotics.
• Mentor maintenance staff to raise skill levels.
• Coordinate with controls engineer to keep schematics up to date.
• Interface with suppliers and OEMs to ensure project success.
• Communicate project status to the team.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics integration

HMI systems

Servo drives

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Robot controllers

Job description

Tarkett in Dalton, GA invites an automation lead for maintenance and manufacturing support. You will guide controls engineers, implement PLC-based improvements, and work with suppliers and OEMs to optimize equipment performance.

The role develops team capabilities, collaborates across plants, and ensures safe, efficient operation of machines, vision systems, and HMI panels while upholding Tarkett standards and sustainability goals.