Automation Specialist — Day Shift, Competitive Pay & Benefits

Dart Container; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking an Automation Specialist in Waxahachie, TX to install, maintain, and repair automated machinery and computer-controlled systems that drive our operations. You will lead process improvements, work with cross-functional teams, and troubleshoot complex equipment to ensure smooth production.

The role requires an associate degree in automation or equivalent with hands-on experience in automated manufacturing, plus strong PLC and electrical diagram skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in automation or related field with 3 years of automation equipment install/maintenance experience.
• OR high school diploma with 5 years of equipment install/maintenance experience, preferably in automated manufacturing.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, interpreting, and drawing mechanical/electrical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, test, and troubleshoot complex automated equipment.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and cross-functional team projects.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls problems, including non-routine issues.
• Use PLCs for ladder logic and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics for diagnosis.
• Analyze test data, compile documents, and perform calculations to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Read, interpret, draw, and update mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical schematics and drawings.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical diagrams

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

NFPA 70 knowledge

DOE familiarity

Education

Associate's degree in automation

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

PLC hardware

Job description

Dart Container is seeking an Automation Specialist in Waxahachie, TX to install, maintain, and repair automated machinery and computer-controlled systems that drive our operations. You will lead process improvements, work with cross-functional teams, and troubleshoot complex equipment to ensure smooth production.

The role requires an associate degree in automation or equivalent with hands-on experience in automated manufacturing, plus strong PLC and electrical diagram skills.