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 repairs to material handling equipment (MHE). The technician troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment, including forklifts, conveyors, packaging machinery, and other operational equipment, and develops in-depth knowledge of assigned machines.

The position also supports emerging technologies such as robotics and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), performs general building maintenance and related tasks, and completes scheduled quarterly, bi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance. Work includes troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotics, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, electrical systems, and high-speed packaging equipment; installing networking lines and equipment; and using welding, machine-shop, fabrication, troubleshooting, and measuring tools.

The available schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pay is $27.24 per hour, plus a $1.75 shift differential.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in warehouse maintenance, including equipment and 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 and MHE certifications are listed under required education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working 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, and maintain equipment used in warehouse and packaging operations, including MHE.
• Perform scheduled quarterly, bi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance, and maintain MHE according to manufacturers’ recommended schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment such as forklifts, conveyors, and other operational machinery.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Kauffman, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens PLCs and associated ladder logic.
• Service and repair vacuum pumps, battery-changing equipment, and charging stations.
• 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 robots, including calibration and testing of robot 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.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment that forms plastics and bonds substrates using heat and pressure, identifying issues when equipment is outside acceptable specifications.
• 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 and basic machine-shop and fabrication tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment, including stretch wrappers, compactors, and other powered industrial equipment.
• Perform painting, landscaping, and general building maintenance tasks.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on the 30th day.
• PTO program, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with generous 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