Lead Maintenance Mechanic ABOUT THE POSITION The Facilities team plays a critical role in keeping our distribution center operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. By maintaining the equipment, systems, and infrastructure that support daily operations, the team helps ensure product moves seamlessly through our network while creating a safe and productive environment for employees. As a Lead Maintenance Mechanic, you will provide hands-on technical leadership while remaining actively engaged in maintenance and repair activities throughout the distribution center. You will serve as the lead technician during your assigned shift, coordinating maintenance priorities, supporting equipment reliability, mentoring fellow technicians, and helping drive operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys solving complex issues, sharing technical expertise, and making a direct impact on distribution center performance. HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Lead daily maintenance activities, coordinate work priorities, and ensure maintenance readiness across the distribution center. Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyor, and facility systems to maximize equipment uptime. Partner with Operations, Facilities, Safety, and other teams to resolve issues and support business objectives. Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs that improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to maintenance technicians while supporting their development and success. Monitor work order completion, prioritize maintenance requests, and maintain accurate documentation within the CMMS system. Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety programs, identifying hazards, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. Inspect and maintain facility infrastructure, building systems, tools, and equipment to support a safe and efficient operation. YOU ARE A hands-on technical leader who enjoys coaching and supporting others while leading by example. A strong problem solver with the ability to diagnose issues, evaluate solutions, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. An effective communicator who can collaborate across departments and provide clear direction to teammates. Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail. Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Committed to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in everything you do. YOU HAVE High school diploma or GED. 7+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center environment. Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, conveyor, and facility systems. Experience leading maintenance activities, mentoring technicians, or serving as a technical resource for a team. Working knowledge of CMMS systems, preventive maintenance programs, and maintenance documentation practices. Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested. Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance. Learn more about our family of brands here.

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