Primary Packaging Maintenance Technician

DHL; La Porte (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Primary Packaging Maintenance Technician to maintain high-speed packaging equipment, troubleshoot PLCs and robotics, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance. The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance across Allen Bradley, Siemens PLCs, ABB and Fanuc robotics, with emphasis on safety and quality.

You will work on quarterly, bi-annual and annual PMs, with assigned machines and responsibilities for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years in a production environment.
• 1+ years as Industrial Mechanic or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs and robotics.
• Repair and maintain high-speed packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors and industrial machines.
• Identify issues using schematics, wiring prints, and diagnostics.
• Welding and basic fabrication as needed.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

ABB Robotics

Fanuc Robotics

Ladder Logic

Job description

Role Purpose

The Primary Packaging Maintenance Technician is responsible for all major equipment repairs, upgrades, installations and changes related to the Primary Packaging operation. This role will perform the quarterly, bi-annual and annual PMs as per schedule. This role will have assigned machines to which they will require intimate knowledge of the mechanical and electrical aspects of the machine.

Key Accountabilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs along with associated Ladder Logic.
• Troubleshoot and maintain high speed Koch Thermoformers/In-Line Blister Sealers/High Speed Case Packers and Cartoners.
• Troubleshoot and maintain ABB and Fanuc Pick and Place robotics along with calibration and testing of arm and end of arm equipment.
• Identify issues with high speed equipment including technical specs, ladder diagrams, Allen Bradley PLC, wiring prints, pneumatic logic, hydraulic logic, as well as a variety of troubleshooting and measuring equipment.
• Have experience with, and understand the operation of, forming plastics and merging substrates with heat and pressure, and identify machine issues when operating outside of acceptable specs.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, and timers.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as diverters, air compressors, lubricators, hoses, and coils.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps.
• Use welding equipment, basic machine shop and fabrication.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors and power industrial equipment.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in a production environment
• 1+ years of experience as Industrial Mechanic or like role
• Experience in the operation of high speed packaging equipment, including the operation of human interface robots and recipe storage, preferred

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer