Maintenance Technician I

DHL Supply Chain • Northlake, TX

19d

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Maintenance Technician I to support warehouse and packaging operations. The role performs equipment repairs, upgrades, installations, modifications, and preventive maintenance, including maintenance of material handling equipment (MHE). The technician troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment, supports emerging technologies such as robotics and automated guided vehicles, and performs general building maintenance. Assigned machines require detailed knowledge of their mechanical and electrical systems. The role also completes quarterly, bi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance according to schedule.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in warehouse maintenance, including equipment repairs, MHE repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment such as forklifts, conveyors, and other operational equipment.
• At least 1 year of experience in a production environment.
• At least 1 year of experience as an Industrial Mechanic or in a similar role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school certifications.
• MHE certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, or related educational training.
• Experience operating high-speed packaging equipment, including human-interface robots and recipe storage.

Responsibilities

• Repair, upgrade, install, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain warehouse and packaging equipment, including MHE.
• Perform scheduled quarterly, bi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance on equipment, including stretch wrappers, compactors, and other powered industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Kauffman, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens PLCs and associated ladder logic.
• Service and repair vacuum pumps, battery-changing equipment, and charging stations.
• Maintain MHE according to manufacturers’ recommended preventive maintenance schedules.
• Adjust and maintain fire suppression systems.
• Support innovation and new technologies, including robotics, AGVs, and other material handling solutions.
• Troubleshoot and maintain ABB and Fanuc pick-and-place robotics, including calibration and testing of arms and end-of-arm equipment.
• Identify high-speed equipment issues using technical specifications, ladder diagrams, PLCs, wiring prints, pneumatic and hydraulic logic, and troubleshooting and measuring tools.
• Install networking lines and equipment, including cameras.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical components, including batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, and timers.
• Install electrical outlets in compliance with applicable codes.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical components, including motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace pneumatic equipment, including diverters, air compressors, lubricators, hoses, and coils.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace hydraulic equipment, including hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps.
• Use welding equipment, basic machine-shop equipment, and fabrication tools.
• Perform painting, landscaping, and general building maintenance tasks.
• Understand the operation of equipment that forms plastics and bonds substrates using heat and pressure, and identify operation outside acceptable specifications.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on the 30th day.
• PTO program, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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