DC Conveyor Technician

Abercrombie & Fitch Spain, SL; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Conveyor Technician to support the maintenance team in ensuring the safe, reliable operation of all powered conveyor systems throughout the distribution center.

You will perform hands-on troubleshooting, clear jams, and conduct preventative maintenance from drawings and schematics. This role requires comfort with 120v/24VDC circuits, 120/480v motors, VFDs, and working at heights.

Qualifications

• Extensive conveyor maintenance experience and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and follow parts breakdowns.
• Familiar with lockout/tagout procedures and PPE standards.
• Comfort with heights and working around conveyor lines.

Responsibilities

• Fri-Sun, 6AM-6PM; overtime as needed.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on conveyors.
• Troubleshoot, clear jams, and document repairs in maintenance database.
• Work with 120V/24VDC circuits, 120/480V motors, and VFDs.
• Assist with other building maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Conveyor maintenance

Diagnostics / troubleshooting

Reading electrical prints

Lockout / tagout knowledge

Tools

Rapistan / Dematic conveyors

SDI conveyors

VFDs wiring

120/480V motors

Job description

Job Description:

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

What Will You Be Doing?

• Fri-Sun, 6AM-6PM
• 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.

What Do You Need To Bring?

1. Conveyor Maintenance experience
   • Extensive knowledge of powered conveyor and associated equipment.
   • Ability to troubleshoot and perform diagnostic checks on conveyor systems.
   • Able to read electrical prints a plus.
   • 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 PC's.
   • 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.
   • Welding and machining experience a plus.
   • 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.
2. Conveyor Preventative maintenance experience
   • 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).
   • Being familiar with Rapistan / Dematic conveyors is a plus.
   • Being familiar with SDI conveyors is a plus.

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.