Company Description
Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc'teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson."The Mountain Sport Company", Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon's commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon's heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world's leading mountain people creating the world's leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainable program. Diversity is one of Salomon's five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.
Job Description
As a Winter Sports Equipment Service Specialist, you are responsible for the professional preparation and maintenance of test and racing skis within the Winter sports division. Your main focus lies on operating state-of-the-art grinding and service machines and ensuring the highest quality standards in base, structure, and edge preparation. Additionally, you will support the bootfitting area to ensure optimal performance for racing athletes. You will work closely with the racing team, product development, and marketing to deliver maximum on-snow performance.Key ResponsibilitiesProfessional preparation, grinding, and structuring of test and racing skisOperation, calibration, and maintenance of automatic and manual grinding machinesEnsuring consistent service quality and precision in base and edge preparationPerforming waxing and final finishing for test and racing skisSupporting the bootfitting process (adjustment and preparation of racing boots)Assisting with product testing, validation, and racing eventsOrganizing and maintaining the workshop area (tools, machines, consumables)Documenting service parameters, structures, and setups for internal evaluationsClose collaboration with service technicians, athletes, the racing team, product development, and marketingWorking cross functional and supporting on test center, SPC and warehouse needs
Qualifications
RequirementsCompleted technical or sports-related vocational training, or several years of experience in professional ski serviceStrong knowledge of ski preparation, machine operation, and workshop managementBasic knowledge of bootfitting; experience with racing boot adjustments is an advantageExperience in racing or product testing environments is a plusTechnical understanding, precision, and high attention to detailIndependent, structured, and reliable way of workingWillingness to travel for seasonal assignments (e.g., test events, races)Basic English skillsWe OfferA position within a passionate wintersports team with direct connection to athletes and product developmentAccess to state-of-the-art workshop technology and internal training programsThe opportunity to actively contribute to the performance optimization of our test and racing skisA workplace located in Grödig, near Salzburg, within an international sports environment
Additional Information
Permanent Contract, Full TimeJob based in Grödig, Austria