DC Conveyor Technician
About The Position
The Conveyor Technician supports the distribution center maintenance team by ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of powered conveyor systems. The role includes troubleshooting equipment, clearing jams, conducting diagnostic checks, and completing preventive maintenance. The technician works from mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, records repairs, parts usage, and task time in the A&F maintenance database, and helps identify root causes of recurring issues. The position requires familiarity with 120V and 24VDC circuits, 120/480V motors, wiring motors and related accessories such as brakes, soft starts, and VFDs, as well as lockout/tagout and PPE practices. 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. Work may occasionally extend to building maintenance, lift equipment, or grounds.
Requirements
- Conveyor maintenance experience and 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.
- 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 and PPE applications.
- Basic knowledge of PCs.
- Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs, work over and under conveyors, and work at heights of 30 feet or more.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Ability to work overtime and come in early or stay late when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to read electrical prints.
- Welding and machining experience.
- Familiarity with Rapistan/Dematic conveyors.
- Familiarity with SDI conveyors.
Responsibilities
- Maintain powered conveyor systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient distribution center operations.
- Troubleshoot conveyor systems, perform diagnostic checks, and clear jams.
- Identify root causes of recurring problems and high-jam areas.
- Perform preventive maintenance in a timely manner and determine whether issues require immediate repair or can wait until the next maintenance cycle.
- Follow mechanical drawings, parts breakdowns, and electrical prints when applicable.
- Document repairs, parts used, and time spent in the A&F maintenance database.
- Work in other areas as needed, including building maintenance, lift equipment, and grounds.
- Work overtime or come in early or stay late to complete repairs when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
