Maintenance Mechanic III: Conveyor & Equipment Specialist

Columbia Sportswear Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III for the Portland Distribution Center. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing conveyor and sorter systems, motors, lighting, and plumbing to keep operations running smoothly.

We value teammates who are adaptable, collaborative, and able to manage time efficiently under pressure. The position requires 5–7 years of related experience and a solid safety mindset, with a strong emphasis on hands-on mechanical work.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience maintaining warehouse equipment.
• Safety protocols including hazard communication, lockout/tagout, and emergency procedures.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, stand for long periods, and move throughout the facility.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and a strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on conveyors, forklifts, racking, lighting, and related systems.
• Maintain detailed logs of all maintenance activities.
• Complete tasks assigned by Maintenance Supervisor/Manager safely and timely.
• Occasionally perform light janitorial and facility-related tasks.
• Lift and carry up to 40 pounds regularly.
• Foster open communication across departments to support operations.

Skills

Experience maintaining warehouse equip

Safety protocols

Intermediate computer skills

Physical ability to lift & climb

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III for the Portland Distribution Center. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing conveyor and sorter systems, motors, lighting, and plumbing to keep operations running smoothly.

We value teammates who are adaptable, collaborative, and able to manage time efficiently under pressure. The position requires 5–7 years of related experience and a solid safety mindset, with a strong emphasis on hands-on mechanical work.