Columbia Gear Corporation

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

From all of us at Columbia Gear, thank you to those who have served and continue to serve. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect on the freedoms we enjoy because of their courage and dedication. 🇺🇸

04/21/2026

Congratulations to Tom Pogatchnik!

Today we're proud to celebrate an incredible milestone - 50 years dedication, hard work, and commitment! Tom joins 5 other employees who have achieved this amazing milestone.

Fifty years ago, Tom started their journey with Columbia Gear, and over the decades has become more than just an employee - he's become part of the foundation of who we are. Reaching 50 years with one company is truly rare, and it speaks volumes about the character, resilience, and work ethic Tom brings every single day.

It's people like Tom who make this feel less like a workplace and more like a family.

Please join us in thanking and congratulating Tom on 50 incredible years. We are lucky to have you - and so proud to celebrate this milestone with you!

04/16/2026

03/25/2026

📢 Now Hiring: Purchasing Compliance Coordinator
📍 Avon, MN | Columbia Gear 1st shift 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Columbia Gear is looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Compliance Coordinator to join our team! This role supports our Purchasing department by helping ensure supplier documentation, purchasing records, and compliance requirements are accurate, organized, and audit-ready.

If you enjoy working with data, tracking processes, and collaborating across departments like Purchasing and Quality, this could be a great fit!

🔧 What you’ll do:
✔ Maintain supplier compliance documentation
✔ Support internal & external audits
✔ Track vendor performance metrics
✔ Monitor certification renewals & timelines
✔ Assist with purchasing reports and cost-control initiatives
✔ Help ensure purchasing activities meet company policies

✅ Strong Excel skills preferred
✅ Great attention to detail required
✅ Manufacturing experience is a plus

Join a stable, team-focused manufacturing company with opportunities to grow!

📩 Apply today or learn more here: https://www.columbiagear.com/

03/23/2026

🔧 Now Hiring: CNC Grinder Machinist – 2nd Shift
📍 Columbia Gear | Avon, MN
💲 $2/hour Shift Differential

Columbia Gear is looking for a skilled CNC Grinder Machinist to join our 2nd shift team! If you have experience working with cylindrical grinding equipment and enjoy precision machining in a quality-driven manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Position Highlights:
✔ Operate and set up CNC grinding machines
✔ Work with internal and external grinding processes
✔ Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, indicators, gauges)
✔ Maintain tight tolerances and high-quality standards
✔ Collaborate with a strong and supportive machining team
✔ Earn an additional $2/hour shift differential

Join a company with a strong reputation for quality, teamwork, and long-term career opportunities.

👉 Apply today or learn more at: https://www.columbiagear.com/

03/23/2026

🚨 Now Hiring: 4th Shift and 2nd shift Material Handler 🚨
📍 Columbia Gear – Avon, MN
💰 Earn an additional $4.00/hour shift differential! 2nd shift $2 dollar shift differential

Columbia Gear is looking for a dependable Material Handler to join our 4th shift and 2nd shift team! This is a great opportunity to be part of a strong manufacturing team supporting production operations in a clean and safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities include:
✔ Moving materials between departments
✔ Supplying production areas with needed parts
✔ Operating forklifts and material-handling equipment
✔ Staging materials for upcoming jobs
✔ Supporting inventory accuracy and organization

Why join Columbia Gear?
✅ Competitive pay + $4/hour shift differential
✅ Stable, team-oriented workplace
✅ Opportunities for growth and advancement
✅ Excellent benefits package

Start your career with a company that values teamwork and quality!

👉 Apply today: https://www.columbiagear.com/

02/24/2026

Columbia Gear was proud to attend the College and Career Fair at Melrose High School on February 11, 2026!

It was a great opportunity to connect with students, share information about careers in manufacturing, and highlight the exciting opportunities available right here in our community. Thank you to the students, staff, and organizers for the warm welcome — we enjoyed meeting so many future professionals!

We look forward to continuing to support local students as they explore their career paths.

01/28/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨
Columbia Gear is growing, and we’re looking for skilled team members to join us!

🔧 Electrical Maintenance Technician
• 2nd Shift
• Shift differential available

⚙️ CNC Machinists
• 4th Shift & 5th Shift
• Shift differentials available

If you’re looking for a stable career with competitive pay and extra earnings for off-shift work, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Check us out on Indeed and apply today!
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01/06/2026

🎆 Welcome 2026! 🎆

Columbia Gear is excited to begin a new year and continue delivering precision, quality, and reliability in everything we do. We are grateful for our dedicated employees, valued customers, and trusted partners who make our success possible.

Here’s to continued growth, innovation, and teamwork in 2026.

12/23/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Columbia Gear! 🎄
We want to wish our employees, customers, partners, and community a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. Thank you for your continued support and dedication throughout the year. May your holidays be filled with happiness, peace, and time with loved ones.