Automation Specialist

Full-time - Entry Level

Horse Cave, KY

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

Discover your future as an Automation Specialist! At Dart Container, we lead the charge in food service packaging, setting the standard for innovation and excellence. As an Automation Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of our mission, installing, maintaining, and enhancing automated machinery and cutting-edge systems that drive our operations to new heights! 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!

Responsibilities

• 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, and controls problems, including non-routine issues.
• Use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) for basic and ladder logic, interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints 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.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in automation or related field with 3 years of automated manufacturing equipment installation and maintenance experience, OR high school diploma with 5 years of equipment installation and maintenance experience, preferably in automated manufacturing.
• Proficiency in 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 to modify ladder logic, and proficiency in 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)

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!
• Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
• Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and paid time off