Maintenance Technician 2 Weekend Evenings (Friday-Sunday 5pm to 5am)

Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician, you're the "go-to" when it comes to keeping our facilities and equipment in safe working order. You will perform a variety of technical maintenance and service functions on equipment, systems and facilities in our distribution center. In this role, you will also spearhead equipment moves and new equipment installations. AEO offers multiple levels of opportunity for Maintenance Technicians based on skill and experience. Plus, we are proud to offer Maintenance Technicians continued developmental training and the ability to grow in role.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie brands. The company operates more than 1,000 stores in North America, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is available at approximately 54 international franchise stores in 12 countries. For more information, please visit

Role & Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of material handling equipment, including conveyors, motor-driven rollers, gear-reducers, motors and other associated equipment.
• Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, repair and installation of machinery and equipment, advanced diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Ensuring full functionality of all forklifts, racking, and other general facility equipment and systems.
• Optimize maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Use CMMS to search parts inventory, create work order/requests, input required data, and research for work order documentation.
• Performing timely and effective preventative maintenance work, with quality and professional results.
• Conduct good housekeeping practices, including 5S principles.
• Support Operations by working in a safe, customer-focused manner.
• Assist with building and site start-up as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements Include

CONTINUOUS (67% to 100%)

• Lift up to 35 lbs, including overhead
• Carry up to 35 lbs
• Grip up to 35 lbs
• Push/Pull up to 20 lbs
• Bending/Stooping/Reaching
• Standing/Walking

FREQUENT (34% to 66%)

• Overhead reaching
• Stair climbing and working at platform heights to 75 ft

OCCASIONAL (1% to 33%)

• Lift 36 to 50 lbs
• Carry 36 to 50 lbs
• Push up to 40 lbs
• Awkward posture to access machines with 19" clearance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical Degree, or certificate: or equivalent technical experience and education
• Minimum 2 years work related experience
• Basic knowledge with industrial (distribution) maintenance; corrective/breakdown experience
• Ability to follow instructions
• Must follow set safety procedures and guidelines
• Self-motivated, responsible, safety-oriented individual with time management skills.
• Must earn and maintain Powered Industrial Truck operator certification as well as Yard Truck certification
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather
• Have knowledge, understand, and keep certification on First Aid/CPR and AED
• Have knowledge, understand, and keep certification on NFPA 70E and Arc Flash principles
• Proficient in use of hand tools, powered hand tools, and electrical test and measurement equipment
• Ability to understand and follow established SOPs
• Basic knowledge of the use of an HMI system to troubleshoot the MHE flow
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System. MVPOne preferred.
• Knowledge of following diagrams, sketches, blueprints, schematic, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications, a plus
• General plumbing and construction skills
• Fabrication/welding experience preferred
• Flexibility to work all days and shifts, including overtime on request
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, a plus
• Proficiency with Google Suite, a plus