Maintenance Technician II

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications.

The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall dcor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with CMMS maintenance system for workorders, PM's, breakdowns, along with machine assets, inventory, parts charges, and time logs.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
• Inspects and troubleshoots any production and building issues as needed.
• Oversees the detailed, daily End of Shift reports (EOS).
• Performs daily workorders, PM's, and responds to break downs from operations.
• Patiently corrects and coaches anyone practicing unsafe work habits into working safely while using the correct PPE.

Personal Attributes and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• 2+ years of experience or technical degree in related field and 2+ years of experience as industrial maintenance mechanic.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Lathe and mill experience helpful.
• General fabrication skills such as welding (ARC, MIG & TIG), torch, cutting equipment, grinders, and able to follow blueprints.
• Able to obtain and maintain current license for powered industrial equipment as needed.
• Able to perform basic plumbing installation and repairs.
• Able to use mechanical measuring devices and complex testing equipment.
• Able to apply general mechanical knowledge/abilities with ability to troubleshoot.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.