Automation Specialist

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! 

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 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     

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, 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.  

What you’ll need…  

• 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) 

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 more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

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.

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