DC Conveyor Maintenance Technician - Weekend PM Shift

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Conveyor Maintenance Technician supports the maintenance team by helping ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of powered conveyor systems throughout the distribution center. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, clearing jams, performing diagnostic checks, and completing preventative maintenance. The technician uses mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, records repairs and parts usage in the A&F maintenance database, and helps identify root causes of recurring problems. The work may also extend to building maintenance, lift equipment, and grounds as needed. The position requires familiarity with 120V and 24VDC circuits, 120/480V motors, and related components, including wiring 480V motors and accessories such as brakes, soft starts, and VFDs. The technician must be comfortable working at heights of 30 feet or more, climbing multiple flights of stairs, and working over and under conveyor lines. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6 PM to 6 AM. Overtime may be needed, and the technician must be willing to come in early or stay late to complete repairs. The technician must work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.

Requirements

Conveyor maintenance experience.
Extensive knowledge of powered conveyors and associated equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform diagnostic checks on conveyor systems.
Ability to follow mechanical drawings and parts breakdowns.
Basic knowledge of PCs.
Familiarity with 120V and 24VDC circuits and 120/480V motors.
Ability to wire 480V motors and accessories such as brakes, soft starts, and VFDs.
Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures.
Understanding of PPE and its applications.
Comfort working at heights of 30 feet or more and climbing multiple flights of stairs, as well as working over and under conveyors.
Conveyor preventative maintenance experience and ability to complete PMs in a timely manner.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
Willingness to work overtime when needed and to come in early or stay late to complete repairs.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read electrical prints.
Welding and machining experience.
Familiarity with Rapistan/Dematic conveyors.
Familiarity with SDI conveyors.

Responsibilities

Support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of powered conveyor systems throughout the distribution center.
Troubleshoot conveyor systems and perform diagnostic checks.
Clear conveyor jams and identify root causes of recurring problems and high-jam areas.
Perform preventative maintenance in a timely manner.
Identify potential breakdowns found during preventative maintenance and assess whether repairs are needed immediately or can wait until the next PM.
Follow mechanical drawings and parts breakdowns, and read electrical prints where applicable.
Document repairs, parts used, and time spent completing tasks in the A&F maintenance database.
Wire 480V motors and accessories such as brakes, soft starts, and VFDs.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures and PPE standards.
Work in other areas, such as building maintenance, lift equipment, and grounds, when needed.
Work overtime or come in early or stay late to complete repairs when needed.