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Automation Technician I

DHL eCommerce
Avenel, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026

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 and as a Top Employer, 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

Compensation: $26.25-35/hourly Shift Differential

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - VETERANS / DISABILITY

Salary : $26 - $35

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