Maintenance Technician - Conveyor & PLC Expert

Fanatics Commerce; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Commerce is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Aberdeen, MD fulfillment center. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, sortation equipment, and facility assets.

The role requires working across mechanical and electrical disciplines, including PLCs, VFDs, and motor controls, with strict safety adherence. You will drive reliability and uptime by completing work orders, executing preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in material handling equipment and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems using blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, VFDs, Soft Starts, Servo Drives, and external I/O devices.
• Fabrication and modification skills for equipment and structures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for work orders and reporting.
• Ability to work at heights, in non-climate-controlled/exterior environments, and to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, building equipment, and PITs.
• Maintain reliability of conveyor and sortation systems to ensure on-time fulfillment.
• Diagnose issues with motor control systems and drive equipment; apply root-cause corrective actions.
• Adhere to safety standards and operating procedures; complete work orders accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate with operations teams to prioritize repairs based on throughput goals.

Skills

Conveyor maintenance

Sortation equipment

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs

VFDs

Motor controls

External I/O devices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blueprints & schematics

Multi-meters

Laptops

Office documentation

Job description

Fanatics Commerce is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Aberdeen, MD fulfillment center. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, sortation equipment, and facility assets.

The role requires working across mechanical and electrical disciplines, including PLCs, VFDs, and motor controls, with strict safety adherence. You will drive reliability and uptime by completing work orders, executing preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement