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DC Conveyor Technician

Abercrombie & Fitch

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbus, Ohio
    IndustryClothing and Textile Manufacturing
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1892
    Websitehttps://www.abercrombie.com/

    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.

    About Company

    We’re always looking for the best and the brightest to join our team and contribute to the growth of our brands. Make a career move that will allow you to build and develop in the one-of-a-kind A&F corporate culture!

    WORKING AT A&F

    We believe that there is no better way to live our brands than to grow them from within. We recruit and promote heavily from within our own organization. Whether you are a trainee or you come to A&F with industry experience, associates at A&F enjoy an accelerated career path and are immediately exposed to a company culture devoted to quality and the long-term success of our brands.

    COMPANY GROWTH

    In recent years, we have seen tremendous growth at A&F. Successful openings of Abercrombie and Fitch, abercrombie kids, and Hollister Co. stores around the world have allowed us to sell trends to a much broader customer base through both brick-and-mortar locations and eCommerce sites. Career paths at A&F mirror company growth; the more we grow, the more opportunity there is for your career to grow!

    INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

    International expansion began in 2007 when Abercrombie & Fitch opened its first international Flagship store in London. The reception was extraordinary and marked the beginning of a very successful expansion strategy for the A&F family of brands. Flagship stores in cities across Europe and Asia are must-see attractions and true showcases for each brand. The brands will continue to expand around the world in the coming years. With all of these new opportunities, there has never been a better time to be an A&F associate!

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