Night Shift Automation Technician: PLCs & Robotics

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking an Automation Mechanical Technician to support automated machinery, robotics, and mechatronic systems in a high-tech manufacturing setting. You will install, calibrate, and service automation equipment, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues, and collaborate with engineers and production teams to improve performance.

This role includes night shift hours: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00pm–7:00am, with safety and maintenance-focused

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Associate degree or Automation Technology certification (preferred).
• At least 2 years of automation system or maintenance experience.
• Formal PLC training (1 year) preferred.
• At least 1 year robotics and motion control experience (FANUC, ABB).
• At least 1 year pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems experience.
• At least 1 year experience using hand and power tools and testing instruments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and EHS guidelines.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain automated machinery, robotics, and mechatronic systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and software issues in automation equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance for system reliability and longevity.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams to optimize system performance.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and other control systems.
• Understand electrical and pneumatic diagrams; diagnose 115 VAC circuits.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and modifications.
• Keep work environment clean and organized.

Skills

Technical reading & drawings

Maintenance planning

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or Automation Technology certification

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics motion control

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking an Automation Mechanical Technician to support automated machinery, robotics, and mechatronic systems in a high-tech manufacturing setting. You will install, calibrate, and service automation equipment, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues, and collaborate with engineers and production teams to improve performance.

This role includes night shift hours: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00pm–7:00am, with safety and maintenance-focused