Automation Mechanical Technician
Sherwin-Williams · Waco, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Sherwin-Williams (chemicals) in Waco, TX.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, Painting / coating, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live controls postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 69%
- ✓ PLC 66%
- ✓ Robotics 31%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Requirements
- ✓Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- ✓Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Have at least an associate degree or certification in Automation Technology
- ✓Have at least two (2) years of automation system or maintenance experience
- ✓Have formal training in or at least one (1) year of work experience implementing Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
- ✓Have at least one (1) year experience with robotics and motion control (i.e. FANUC, ABB)
- ✓Have at least one (1) year experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems
- ✓Have at least one (1) year experience using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
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The Automation Mechanical Technician (AMT) will perform both basic and advanced tasks and repairs on automation systems and associated components. This role involves working with mechanical, electrical, and computer-controlled systems to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime in a high-tech manufacturing or industrial environment. In fulfilling this role, the AMT works closely with team department members, DSC maintenance, the robotics team, and operations to provide day-to-day support on the automation systems, including specification, installation, and modification of integrated systems, and provide technical support as needed.
Additional Information
Schedule: Night C Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00pm to 7:00am
Week starts at 11:00pm on Sunday night and ends on Friday morning at 7:00am
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors
- •Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies and follow all EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) regulations and guidelines
- •Install, calibrate, and maintain automated machinery, robotics, and mechatronic systems
- •Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues in automation equipment
- •Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure system reliability and longevity
- •Collaborate with engineers, project and production teams to optimize system performance
- •Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
- •Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and other control systems such as relay logic, control components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.
- •Understands basic electrical and pneumatic diagrams, familiar with 12 VDC to 480 VAC electrical wiring or circuits and capable of diagnosing 115 VAC control circuitry
- •Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and system modifications
- •Perform related tasks as required and maintain a clean, well-organized work environment