Line Automation Specialist

DrinkPAK • Texas, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Line Automation Specialist is responsible for the overall maintenance of all manufacturing, facility, & support equipment. The well-being of our team members is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer: PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company. A cell phone stipend. Annual discretionary bonus. 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more. The position can be based either at DrinkPak’s Headquarters (DP1) in Santa Clarita, California, or our Texas Facility (DP2) in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a Full-time; Salaried / Exempt position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or other similar manufacturing-related specialization.
• At least 5+ years of working on-line automation, line control, PLC systems, and conveyors.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments
• Experience with the following technologies: Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motors, Krones LMS, PLC control systems, communication systems
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for troubleshooting: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams
• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of the plant or machine center
• Safety, continuous improvement, and solutions-driven mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or canning industries preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert on all aspects of line automation, line controls, conveyance processes, and equipment
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for line automation and conveyance-related issues to reduce downtime and product waste.
• Define, document, and standardize line automation and conveyance procedures and specifications across all applicable lines.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure line automation and conveyance meet all quality requirements
• Lead and train maintenance and production teams on proper conveyor and automation setup, operation, and maintenance.
• Work with OEMs and engineering teams for upgrades, commissioning, and validation of new conveyor/line controls or modifications.
• Lead rebuild activities on conveyors across DrinkPAK to ensure proper rebuild activities are being performed and delivering a vertical startup post-rebuild
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for conveyor/line control-related issues
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on conveyor/line controls equipment reliability, and productivity.
• Stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies in conveyor and line controls, including a high emphasis on artificial intelligence tools
• Travel will be required to routinely visit all DrinkPAK facilities and ensure best practices are implemented network-wide; 75% travel

Benefits

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program
• pet insurance
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED