Distribution Center Equipment Technician; PM

About Thred Up

Thred Up is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first. By making it easy to buy and sell secondhand, Thred Up has become one of the world's largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes and accessories. Sellers love Thred Up because we make it easy to clean out their closets and unlock value for themselves or for the charity of their choice while doing good for the planet.

Buyers love shopping value, premium and luxury brands all in one place, at up to 90% off estimated retail price. Our proprietary operating platform is the foundation for our managed marketplace and consists of distributed processing infrastructure, proprietary software and systems and data science expertise. With Thred Up’s Resale-as-a-Service, some of the world's leading brands and retailers are leveraging our platform to deliver customizable, scalable resale experiences to their customers.

Thred Up has processed over 172 million unique secondhand items from 55,000 brands across 100 categories. By extending the life cycle of clothing, Thred

UP is changing the way consumers shop and ushering in a more sustainable future for the fashion industry. Recognized on TIME Most Influential Companies of 2023, Digiday’s Work Life 50 2023, TIME’s Best Inventions of 2022, and Lattice’s People Success Awards 2022.

The Distribution Center Equipment Technician will be responsible for repairing and making improvements to the equipment in our distribution center. The 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.

• 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
• 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
• Provide training to operators on equipment operations and safety
• Continuously monitor all operations and processes to prevent and correct equipment malfunctions
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned
• Available for up to 10 % travel to Thred
  
  UP’s distribution centers located across the U.S.

• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting electrical and mechanical systems
• General mechanical assembly and fabrication experience
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Strong multi‑tasking skills
• Completes several concurrent tasks in an efficient and accurate manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to support a three‑shift operation
• Must know how to read and use schematics relating to process equipment
• 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
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to perform basic physical tasks such as lifting 25 lbs

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Consistent, set schedule
• Competitive pay (we leverage market data)
• Employee stock purchase plan
• PTO + paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), 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 thred
  
  UP a success, and Striving for excellence

At Thred Up, 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…