automaton can deal a fair bit of damage, there are attachments that affect "attack" and "ftp" directly, a WS that lowers enemy defence and can block certain defence up abilitys like cocoon if it lands. couple with auto's SC inundation attachment and you'll deal some massive damage if you play the job right. as a 1200jp pup myself, i have delt some decent damage in my time, i'v partyed with some pups that deal double/triple my damage. its all about how you gear it ,attach it,gift it( auto's gives are massive in terms of attack)and stratergise it.
And thats without taking into account the master attacking as well, however thats a whole other story