Automation Maintenance Technician II - Reliability & Safety

DHL eCommerce; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL eCommerce in California, Whittier (LAX) is hiring an Automation Technician to ensure the working condition of all distribution center automated mailing equipment and the safety of its use. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair automated mailing equipment, collaborate with vendors and internal teams to reduce downtime, train operators, and support automation projects and manuals.

This role requires a safety‑minded approach, basic MS Office proficiency, and the ability to work with CMMS

Qualifications

• Minimum two year of experience in a similar role in manufacturing or automated distribution facility.
• Intermediate Mechanical (including Hydraulics and Pneumatics), Electrical, and Computer Skills.
• Basic understanding of industrial machines operating principles.
• Experience/Ability to work with CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Setup the use of tools and equipment prior to production for optimum safety levels.
• Intermediate troubleshooting, maintain, and repair automated mailing equipment.
• Work with vendors and other internal groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability and minimize equipment downtime.
• Train operations employees on proper use and basic maintenance of automation machines
• Submit reports and participate in weekly Tech calls.
• Provide guidance and training to Automation Tech I employees.
• Support in the update manuals and programs for automated equipment.
• Work on in house automation projects with automation engineers.
• Supports Automation Helpdesk Level 1.

Skills

Safety oriented mindset

Communication

Detail oriented

Flexible scheduling

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Skype

Job description

DHL eCommerce in California, Whittier (LAX) is hiring an Automation Technician to ensure the working condition of all distribution center automated mailing equipment and the safety of its use. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair automated mailing equipment, collaborate with vendors and internal teams to reduce downtime, train operators, and support automation projects and manuals.

This role requires a safety‑minded approach, basic MS Office proficiency, and the ability to work with CMMS