Sr. Distribution Center Equipment Technician

Distribution Center Equipment Technician

The Distribution Center Equipment Technician will be responsible for repairing and making improvements to the equipment in our Suwanee distribution center. Technician will also partner with distribution center leadership to keep equipment downtime and errors to a minimum and assist with photo studio modifications and build-outs.

In This Role You'll Get To:

• Support the operation and preventative maintenance of garment on hanger conveyors, powered roller conveyor and carousel storage systems
• Perform debug and fault recovery on all material handling systems
• Troubleshoot automated equipment
• Fabricate, install, and maintain photography and inspection workstations as required
• Schedule and perform regular maintenance, cleaning, and repairs on all process equipment
• Upgrade equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance
• Document all machine maintenance activities and communicate with other staff
• Continuously monitor all operations and processes to prevent and correct equipment malfunctions
• Work in a team environment
• Solve complex problems within the automation equipment
• Lead small automation and system improvement projects
• Partner with engineering to make system improvements and implement new equipment and processes

What We're Looking For:

• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting electrical and mechanical systems
• General mechanical assembly and fabrication experience
• Basic skills in operation of forklifts and aerial equipment
• Proficiency with MS Office and/or Google Workspace applications
• Completes several concurrent tasks in an efficient and accurate manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must know how to read and use schematics relating to process equipment
• Must be skilled with basic hand and power tools
• Resolve complex issues with limited support.
• Experience working in a fast paced, dynamic environment, with limited supervision
• Strong attention to detail with excellent prioritization and follow up skills
• Must rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals in a variety of tasks
• Must be a team player and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Authorized to work in the US
• Understanding of PLC, VFD's, I/O, and associated devices and networks.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned
• Be able to perform basic physical tasks such as lifting 25lbs
• Available for up to 20% travel to ThredUp's distribution centers located across the US.
• 4 to 6 years experience in previous Industrial or distribution center maintenance
• Maintenance technology or similar program / degree / certificate
• Complete understanding of NFPA 70E and OSHA safety practices, and be able to teach others the basic principles.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:

• Consistent, set schedule!
• Competitive pay (we leverage market data).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• PTO + paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and disability insurance offered.
• We live by our DOTS Values of Delivering an exceptional customer experience, Openly giving and receiving feedback, Teaming up to make thredUP a success, and Striving for excellence.

We believe diversity, inclusion and belonging is key for our team

At ThredUp, our mission has been built on extending the lives of millions of unique clothing items. Much like our inventory, we are proud to have fostered a workplace that is one-of-a-kind. As a company focused on diversity, inclusion and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring a new generation to think secondhand first. Be you.

If you are a candidate with a disability and have a reasonable accommodation request for the job application process, please email [email protected] the specific details of your disability related accommodation request. This email address is reserved for candidates with disabilities only. General application inquiries will not receive a response.

Before you go, our legal team wants you to know...

You must be at least 18 years old and have basic English literacy skills. Employment with thredUP is contingent on each candidate passing a 7-year background check.