Maintenance Conveyor Technician

A&F Stores • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Conveyor Technician plays a critical role in supporting the maintenance team by ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all powered conveyor systems throughout the distribution center. In this collaborative role, the technician contributes through hands‑on troubleshooting, clearing jams, performing diagnostic checks, and completing preventative maintenance that helps the entire team stay ahead of equipment issues. They work from mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, document repairs and parts usage in the A&F maintenance database, and assist teammates in identifying root causes of recurring problems. This position requires comfort working with 120v/24VDC circuits, 120/480v motors, VFDs, and related components, as well as navigating heights, climbing stairs, and working over and under conveyor lines. Familiarity with lockout/tagout, PPE standards, and conveyor systems such as Rapistan/Dematic or SDI is valuable, and welding or machining experience is a plus. Above all, this technician contributes to a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the maintenance department.

Requirements

• Conveyor Maintenance experience
• Extensive knowledge of powered conveyor and associated equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform diagnostic checks on conveyor systems
• Ability to follow mechanical drawings and parts breakdowns
• Document repairs, parts used and time completing tasks in A&F maintenance database
• Basic knowledge of PCs
• Familiarity with 120v and 24VDC circuits
• Familiarity with 120/480v motors
• Ability to wire 480v motors and accessories such as brakes soft starts and VFD’s
• Familiar with lock out tag out procedures
• Must be comfortable with heights of 30’ +
• Must have an understanding of PPE and applications
• Ability to climb multiple flight of stairs, over and under conveyor as needed
• Conveyor Preventative maintenance experience
• Ability to perform PM’s in a timely manner
• Ability to recognize potential breakdowns found during PM’s and decide if it needs repaired now or can hold until next PM

Nice To Haves

• Able to read electrical prints
• Welding and machining experience
• Familiarity with Rapistan/Dematic conveyors
• Familiarity with SDI conveyors

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting powered conveyor systems
• Clearing conveyor jams and determining root causes
• Performing diagnostic checks on conveyor systems
• Completing preventative maintenance on conveyor systems
• Working from mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Documenting repairs and parts usage in the A&F maintenance database
• Assisting teammates in identifying root causes of recurring problems
• Working with 120v/24VDC circuits, 120/480v motors, VFDs, and related components
• Navigating heights, climbing stairs, and working over and under conveyor lines
• Performing building maintenance, lift equipment, and grounds work as needed
• Working under pressure and maintaining a positive attitude
• Willing to work overtime when needed
• Willing to come in early or stay late to complete repairs

Benefits

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off
• Onsite fitness center
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed