DC Maintenance Technician

At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others.

With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward.

The Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for responding and resolving service calls, providing mechanical and technical support, and troubleshooting automated material handling system components within a 700,000 sq. ft. distribution center. The Maintenance Technician should be able to successfully perform on-site installation, servicing, and repair processes of complex equipment and systems without direct supervision, by following detailed work instructions and reporting any outdated or incorrect repair measures.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with proper safe work practices. Additional responsibilities related to the technical delivery of small service jobs, time and work material, and preventive maintenance.

• Utilize various tools and instruments to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on conveying systems according to established standards.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawings diagnostic tools (e.g. multi-meter, laptop)
• Performance of mechanical and lubrication tasks on automated material handling equipment, including belt install, bolt and tension roll adjustment, straightening parts, aligning rollers, and replacing defective parts.
• Performs preventive/predictive maintenance and repairs on equipment (e.g., pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, dock equipment, electronic and electrical equipment, etc.) according to safety and quality procedures.
• Utilizes working knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and repair material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, automated conveyor systems, and key components of the distribution center, to include but not limited to automated putwall (pick-to-light systems), High Jump (WMS), PandA (Print and Apply) components, and Intelligrated conveyor systems.
• Follows up by providing feedback and timely documentation with Facilities Manager, Supervisor/Lead, and other Operations Managers to ensure issues have been resolved.
• Provides daily support to the operations, especially by performing daily inspections as required by site guidelines.
• Performs general facility maintenance such as light bulb replacement, office furniture relocation, light plumbing, light electrical repairs, etc.
• Other duties as instructed by leadership which the associate is trained and skilled to perform
• Utilize various tools and instruments to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on conveying systems according to established standards.
• Performs preventive/predictive maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Utilizes working knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and repair material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, automated conveyor systems
• Other duties as instructed by…