Maintenance Assistant

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture. Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta—each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.

About the role

In this position, you will support the daily operation of the facility by providing floor coverage and safe operation of related warehouse equipment and machinery. You will be customer curious as you support maintenance mechanics while conducting PM’s (preventative maintenance) and repairs on equipment. You will identify and communicate basic mechanical failures while working within safety guidelines and under the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor or upper-level technicians.

Responsibilities

• Electrical troubleshooting: sensors (inspections, alignments, replacements).
• Inspection and replacement of conveyors control components for KDR system (connection modules and motorized rollers).
• Monitoring and troubleshooting crane and shuttle ASRS (Automatic Storage and Retrieval System) systems to ensure smooth product flow, including regular inspection, monitoring, and adjustments of sensors and rails on conveyors, load handling devices, crane masts, and shuttles.
• Carry out visual PM (preventive maintenance) inspections of conveyor systems, balers, automated storage components, reporting abnormalities, and creating follow-up work orders in CMMS software (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Inspection, removal, rebuilding, setup, and installation of sortation system’s carriers according to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The rebuilding process includes replacement of shock absorbers, springs, wheels, door blades, drive plates, and overall setup of the carriers using go-no-go gauges.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting corrugate baler machine, including daily inspections, adjustments, replenishment of baler wires, and cleaning.
• Using hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery (drill press, bench grinders, band saw) while working on various projects.
• Operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs) such as scissor lifts and articulating telescopic boom lifts for work at heights (certified for working at heights and operation of Aerial Working Platforms (AWPs)).
• Other mechanical work: rebuilding shuttle flaps, belt replacement and tracking, conveyor roller replacement.
• Following all applicable safety standards and procedures.
• Utilizing human-machine interfaces to monitor, troubleshoot, and control production machinery and product flow.
• Performing general maintenance including painting, plumbing, hanging signs, bulb replacement, and facility upkeep in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Basic technical knowledge of MHE and automation in a distribution center environment.
• Capable of multitasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Understanding of the process of operation of the facility and ability to effectively communicate issues.
• Ability to utilize conveyor cameras and HMI workstations to maintain product flow.

Pay

Hourly range: $16.20 - $19.80. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies, and work location. We will meet minimum wage or the minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county, and state requirements.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.