Automation Technician I - 2nd Shift

DHL eCommerce; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Well-being programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday & Floating Holidays

Employee Discount Program

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

DHL eCommerce in California, Whittier seeks an Automation Technician I to maintain and repair terminal automated mailing equipment, ensuring safe operation. The role supports production by preventing downtime and performing preventive maintenance, with training on applicable software formats.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months related experience, plus ability to understand and speak English.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent training.
• 6 months related experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and speak English.
• Able to inspect, fix and operate automated machinery.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair and rebuild automated mailing equipment.
• Set up tools and equipment before production for safety.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to keep machines in good condition.
• Learn and maintain proficiency on applicable software formats/programs.
• Duties may be reassigned to other areas as needed.

Skills

Speak English

Maintenance & repair

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Operate automated equipment

Work under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automation software basics

Job description

DHL eCommerce

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VET

Location: California, Whittier (LAX)

Job Brief

At DHL, our people are our greatest asset! Everyone’s contribution drives us to be the world's #1 logistics company. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive environment for all!

SUMMARY:

The Automation Technician I will ensure proper working condition of, and the safety of its use, all terminal automated mailing equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair and rebuild automated mailing equipment.
• Set up the use of tools and equipment prior to production to ensure optimum safety levels.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure all machines are in proper working condition.
• Learn and maintain proficiency on all applicable software formats/programs.
• Duties may include reassignment to alternate operational areas as business needs require.
• Essential duties are not necessarily exhaustive and may be supplemented or otherwise revised by DHL at its sole discretion.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School or equivalent training and/or least 6 months related experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Ability to understand and speak English
• Examine, inspect, fix, and operate automated machinery for equipment defects.
• Estimate size, form, quality or quantity of operations, speed of moving objects.
• Determine malfunctioning of units by observing; determine nature and location of malfunction.
• Perform repair and maintenance of automation or other equipment.
• Operate equipment requiring specialized knowledge of process.
• Work under pressure; rapidly for long periods of time and on several tasks at the same time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walk, bend, push, reach and lift up to 50 lbs (additional weight may be required with assistance)
• Ability to sit and stand for hours at a time
• Noise level generated from other distribution activity can be somewhat loud at times, but no damaging levels or protective equipment required
• Temperature in the distribution center can vary greatly from warm to cool
• Travel less than 10% of the time
• Ability to climb and descend stairs, ladders and scaffolds and work at various stages of heights throughout the building

As a leading logistics company in one of the fastest growing industries, at DHL eCommerce, we offer our employees, and their dependents benefits and incentives to make them successful at work and home.

• Competitive Pay
• Retirement Savings - 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Well-being programs
• FSA/HSA availability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Pay Range: $26.16 - $37.20/hour plus shift differential, if applicable. This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay range may include but are not limited to your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills and experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - VETERANS / DISABILITY

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.