Automation Specialist

Dart Container; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking an Automation Specialist in Conyers, GA to install, maintain, and repair complex automated equipment across manufacturing lines. You will lead process improvements and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems using PLCs and ladder logic.

The role requires an associate degree in automation or related field with 3 years of automation experience, or a high school diploma with 5 years of relevant work.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in automation or related field with 3 years of automation experience.
• Or high school diploma with 5 years of equipment installation and maintenance experience.
• Proficiency reading, writing, interpreting, and drawing mechanical/electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Thorough understanding of NFPA 70 Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, test, and troubleshoot complex automated equipment.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control problems.
• Use PLCs and ladder logic; interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Analyze test data and determine root causes with corrective actions.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical diagrams

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree in automation

High school diploma with 5 years experience

Job description

Join our team as an Automation Specialist! We are a leading provider in the production of high-quality foodservice packaging solutions known for our commitment to innovation and excellence. As an Automation Specialist with us, you'll play a crucial role in installing, maintaining, and repairing automated machinery and computer-controlled systems that drive our operations forward.

Shift Availability:

• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Who we are…

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere!

What we offer…

Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!

Ability to earn pay increasesand advancementopportunities

A supportive and inclusive work culturethat prioritizessafety

Approved job-related training and tuitionreimbursement

Paid holidays and paid time off

What you’ll do…

Support automation projects: Install,maintain, repair, test, and troubleshoot complex automated equipment.

Lead process improvement initiatives and cross-functional team projects.

Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, andcontrolsproblems, including non-routine issues.

Use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) for basic and ladder logic,interpretwiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for diagnosis.

Analyze test data, compile documents, and perform calculations todetermineroot causes and corrective actions.

Read, interpret, draw, and update mechanical, pneumatic, and electricalschematicsand drawings.

What you’ll need…

Associate’sdegree in automation or related field with 3 years of automated manufacturing equipment installation and maintenance experience,

• ORhigh school diploma with 5 years of equipment installation and maintenance experience, preferably in automated manufacturing.

Proficiencyin reading, writing, interpreting, and drawing mechanical and electrical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.

Thorough understanding of NFPA 70 Electrical Code.

Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, industrial controls, and instrumentation.

Advanced troubleshooting skills with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), including ability tomodifyladder logic, andproficiencyin reading and writing wiring diagrams and schematics.

Familiarity with, or ability to learn various statistical and quality methodologies including but not limited to Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), 5S, 8D, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE)

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at(800) 545-3278Ext 3370 or email us [e-mail] calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

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