Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) Job in Burlington, VT

*This position is an overnight shift - Sunday to Thursday 9:50pm to 6:20am *

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Columbia Sportswear’s dynamic global Supply Chain consists of 4 distribution centers, 430 retail stores, 80 apparel factories and 20 footwear factories worldwide and a diverse raw materials source base to support our consumer needs. We pride ourselves on being able to get products to market quickly, safely, and in the most cost-effective manner. By leveraging data analytics, we are constantly pushing to make smarter business decisions and identifying innovative ways to make Columbia Sportswear’s Supply Chain more efficient and effective to meet our consumers’ ever-changing needs. 

As a Limited Mainteance Electrician in Columbia Sportswear’s Distribution center you will be responsible for maintenance of all equipment and facilities at distribution center, with an emphasis on the conveyor and sorter systems. This includes but not limited to motor swap out, ballast change and component replacement. This position is not only responsible for electrical equipment, but also for multiple other types of equipment’s repair or preventative maintenance assignments in the building.  

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Perform routine and preventive maintenance for all warehouse and office equipment to ensure proper operating conditions. 
Equipment includes conveyors, racking, lighting, security, forklifts, material handling equipment, fire protection and plumbing systems.
Maintain, repair and replace electrical installations for facility per LME (licensed maintenance electrician) guidelines. 
Maintain logs of all preventive and breakdown maintenance performed on conveyors, forklifts, and fire protection systems.
Perform light janitorial duties and other duties as assigned.
Complete tasks assigned by Maintenance Supervisor/Manager. 

YOU ARE
Able to deal with ambiguity and work in an evolving business environment
Capable of collaborating well with individuals from at various levels in the organization
Comfortable to deal with work and time pressures to accomplish job requirements in an efficient and effective manner

YOU HAVE
Requires valid LME (licensed maintenance electrician) certification. 
Possess good working knowledge of practices regarding hazard communication, chemical usage, material safety data sheets, lock out/tag out, emergency evacuation procedures and emergency generation procedures.
Possess intermediate computer skills. 
Ability to read, write, and speak English. 
 Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, climb stairs and use ladders, sit and stand for extended periods of time, and regularly lift/carry up to 40 pounds. 
Ability to use a variety of hand and powered tools and possess an aptitude for mechanics. 
Ability to move freely through the distribution center

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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.


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.


At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. | #LI-DNI