Lead Maintenance Mechanic – DC Operations & Reliability

Columbia Sportswear Company; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Portland, OR seeks a Lead Maintenance Mechanic to drive daily maintenance and technical leadership in the distribution center. You will lead a shift, prioritize work, and ensure readiness while hands-on repairing and optimizing mechanical, electrical, and belt-driven systems to maximize uptime.

You will mentor technicians, coordinate with Operations, Facilities and Safety, and support preventive maintenance programs to improve reliability and efficiency across

Qualifications

• 7+ years of maintenance experience in industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center environments.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Conveyor systems

CMMS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company in Portland, OR seeks a Lead Maintenance Mechanic to drive daily maintenance and technical leadership in the distribution center. You will lead a shift, prioritize work, and ensure readiness while hands-on repairing and optimizing mechanical, electrical, and belt-driven systems to maximize uptime.

You will mentor technicians, coordinate with Operations, Facilities and Safety, and support preventive maintenance programs to improve reliability and efficiency across