DC Conveyor Technician

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Conveyor Technician to maintain and repair powered conveyor systems across the distribution center in Columbus, OH.

You will diagnose jams, perform preventive maintenance, and document repairs in the maintenance database, ensuring safety and reliability of equipment. The role requires experience with conveyor controls, electrical systems, lockout/tagout, PPE standards, and the ability to work at heights.

Qualifications

• Conveyor maintenance experience and familiarity with powered conveyors.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose conveyor systems.
• Ability to read electrical prints and mechanical drawings.
• Document repairs, parts usage, and task times in the maintenance database.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and PPE standards.
• Welding or machining experience is a plus.
• Comfort working with high voltages and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and address jams and faults.
• Troubleshoot conveyor systems and identify root causes.
• Follow mechanical drawings and parts breakdowns during work.
• Document repairs and parts usage in the maintenance database.
• Work with Rapistan/ Dematic/ SDI conveyors and high‑voltage components.

Skills

Conveyor maintenance

Powered conveyor systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical prints

Read mechanical drawings

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Lockout/tagout

PPE knowledge

Welding/machining (plus)

Work at heights

Tools

Rapistan conveyors

Dematic conveyors

SDI conveyors

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?

• 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.
• 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.