Maintenance Conveyor Technician

A&F Stores•Columbus, OH

8d•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

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
Clear jams and determine the root cause of high jam areas
Basic knowledge of PCs
Must be familiar with 120v and 24VDC circuits as well as 120/480v motors
Must be able 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
Applicant must be able to climb multiple flight of stairs, over and under conveyor as needed
Ability to perform PM’s in a timely manner
Must be able recognize potential breakdowns found during PM’s and decide if it needs repaired now (e.g. shaft is worn) or can hold until next PM (e.g. pulley lagging is showing wear)

Nice To Haves

Able to read electrical prints
Welding and machining experience
Being familiar with Rapistan / Dematic conveyors
Being familiar with SDI conveyors

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting powered conveyor systems
Clearing conveyor jams
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 PM’s in a timely manner
Recognizing potential breakdowns during PMs and deciding on repair necessity
Willing to work overtime when needed
Willing to come in early or stay late to complete repairs
Must be able to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
On occasion, must be willing to work in other areas as needed e.g. building maintenance, lift equipment, and grounds