Automation Technician

Pack'n Fresh, LLC.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pack'n Fresh, LLC. in Grand Prairie, TX, is seeking an Automation Technician to install, operate, and maintain automated packaging equipment.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support changeovers for different product runs while ensuring food-safety standards are met. The role requires strong automation skills, the ability to read schematics, and experience with diagnostic tools and PLC interfaces.

Qualifications

• Strong automation and robotics experience with packaging equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and work safely with industrial power systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Familiarity with SQF, GFSI, FSMA beneficial.
• High school diploma; technical certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain automated packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Assist with changeovers and upgrades for new product runs and integrations.
• Document maintenance activities and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Automation & robotics

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Food safety standards

Diagnostics tools

PLC interfaces

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate or coursework in industrial maintenance/mechatronics

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Company Description

Pack'n Fresh, LLC. is a contract food packaging company that provides pre-portioned products primarily to meal-kit delivery services. The company operates an SQF Level 2 certified, FDA-registered facility near DFW airport that adheres to GFSI and FSMA food quality and safety standards. Pack'n Fresh utilizes state-of-the-art packaging machinery and flexible pouch designs to support a wide range of products. The organization sources, packs, and distributes items such as grains, nuts, dried fruit, breads, dry pasta, sugar, panko, and spices in temperature-controlled environments. Its vision is to be the supplier of choice for food contract packaging services by offering safe, high-quality products at competitive prices with strong customer service.

Role Description

The Automation Technician is a full-time, on-site role located in Grand Prairie, TX. This role is responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining automated packaging equipment and related systems to support daily production. Day-to-day tasks include diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, performing routine and preventive maintenance, and optimizing machine performance to reduce downtime. The Automation Technician collaborates with production and quality teams to ensure equipment meets food safety standards, supports changeovers for different product runs, and assists with upgrades or integration of new robotics and automation technologies. The role also involves documenting maintenance activities, following safety protocols, and contributing ideas for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong automation and robotics skills, including experience working with automated packaging equipment and control systems.
• Solid understanding of electricity and electrical components, with the ability to read schematics and work safely with industrial power systems.
• Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control issues to quickly identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial machinery to maximize uptime and extend equipment life.
• Experience in food manufacturing or packaging environments and familiarity with food safety and quality standards (e.g., SQF, GFSI, FSMA) is beneficial.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools, PLC interfaces, and basic hand and power tools; comfort with documenting work in maintenance systems.
• Strong attention to detail, safety-focused mindset, and ability to work collaboratively with production and quality teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certificate or coursework in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field is preferred.