Job Description

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The Material Handling Technician isresponsible for overseeing the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance activities associated with Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and maintenance of industrial automated conveyor belt system

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
• Proficient in electrical meter testing
• Knowledge of controls and electric (AC - alternative current & DC - direct current low voltage)
• Understanding and working knowledge of PLC's (programming logic controller) and PLC troubleshooting
• Motors and Motor starter knowledge (AC & DC)
• Motor starter knowledge
• Contactor and relay knowledge and repair
• Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.
• Maintain power material handling equipment (MHE). Including preventive maintenance (PM) of MHE, checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed, checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts and chains as needed, checking and troubleshooting electrical controls issues, replacing motors and controls, safety checks, PM per manufacturers recommendations
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC systems, drive motors, power amps, electrical controls including PLC systems
• Knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials systems.
• Completes all special projects associated with building or grounds, as requested. Includes but not limited to moving furniture or fixtures, changing lights, light carpentry, painting, light plumbing, changing of light bulbs, repair of minor electrical devices.
• Participate in departmental on-call program, as designated
• Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
• Responsible for housekeeping, clean-up of all maintenance areas/work areas on a daily basis.
• Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job.
• Knowledge of metal(s)welding, fabricating metal parts, bumpers, guards, etc.
• Knowledge of mending conveyor belts, replacing torn belts, replacing drives for belts, etc.
• Knowledge of changing, adjusting sensors, photo eyes, and all electrical components of automated systems, i.e. Buemer, Simens, MHS, Data-logic, etc.
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
• Champion overall safety in the department
• Comply with OSHA, and other local, state and federal regulations
• Adhere to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming, and attendance
• Interact effectively, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation
• Train and mentor MHE Tech I and II

Skills & Qualifications:

• Will be required to wear 100% all cotton uniforms (part of the arc flash protection gear) at all times.
• Will be required to wear safety toe boots at all times.
• Will be required to wear all associated PPE as needed.
• Required to supply a small pre-determined list of personal hand tools.
• Specific skills pertaining to metal fabrication, welding, torches, rigging, etc…is a plus.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, frequently at times.
• Must be able to lift up to 70lbs regularly.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments to include inclement weather.
• Must be able to stand for long durations.
• Must be able to work in/on elevated equipment (should not have a fear of heights).
• Will be required to wear all associated PPE as needed.
• Required to supply a small pre-determined list of personal hand tools.
• Specific skills pertaining to metal fabrication, welding, torches, rigging, etc…is a plus.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, frequently at times.
• Must be able to lift up to 70lbs regularly.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments to include inclement weather.
• Must be able to stand for long durations.
• Must be able to work in/on elevated equipment (should not have a fear of heights).

Required Language: English – Fluency reading, speaking, and comprehension. Mandatory compliance tests will be given in English. All tests must be passed in order to be eligible for this position.

Work Authorization:

DHL Express USA will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here:

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