Maintenance Technician II - 3rd Shift

Work Hours: 3rd Shift - Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30am

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), 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. To learn more visit: www.apog.com.

The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment generates $200M in revenue and EBITDA margins of 20-25%. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, 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.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician II maintains, repairs, calibrates, adapts and improves controls, power supplies and equipment in a timely manner to assure that production and uptime goals are met and equipment is proactively maintained. They are also responsible for assisting in development of work instructions, training and certifying team members and assisting in special projects.

Responsibilities

·             Lead the maintenance of all equipment.  Ability to obtain thorough technical knowledge of plant operations, equipment and processes.

·             Perform preventive maintenance and re-build parts as required.

·             Perform basic plumbing installation and repairs.

·             Assists with inventories and controls stock of supplies. Use iMaint to determine inventory levels.

·             Performs duties in a safe manner using all approved safety equipment as instructed.

·             Performs duties in accordance with business process documentation.

·             Maintains an effective working relationship with all department employees.

·             Applies good work habits.

·             Maintains a neat and orderly working area throughout the work day. 

·             Complete Tru Vue Train the Trainer program.

·             Train Maintenance Level 1 employees on necessary skills to achieve Level 2 Maintenance.

·             Utilize Lean Sigma and Continuous Improvement techniques to improve overall plant operations (safety, quality, productivity, OEE).

·             All other duties as assigned.

Personal Attributes and Experience

·             High school diploma or equivalent GED required.

·             5+ years of experience or technical degree in related field and 2-5 years of experience as industrial maintenance mechanic.

·             Proven ability in mechanical and electrical repair.

·             Understanding of vacuum systems preferred.

·             Lathe and mill experience helpful.

·             Able to use iMaint (CMMS) to document all work. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).       

·             Able to obtain and maintain current license for powered industrial equipment.

·             Able to perform basic plumbing installation and repairs.

·             Able to use mechanical measuring devices and complex testing equipment (VOM, pH and Conductivity meters).

·             Able to apply general mechanical knowledge/abilities. 

·             Able to read basic electrical blueprints and meters.

·             Able to troubleshoot with minimal supervision.

·             Ability to train others.

·             Ability to learn Lean Sigma and Continuous Improvement techniques to improve overall plant operations (safety, quality, productivity, OEE).

·             Clear sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities to meet immediate needs and long term goals.

·             High sensitivity to quality, attention to detail, and on time delivery of materials and services.

·             Sensitive to other cultures / backgrounds, able to work in a multi-cultural workplace.

·             Demonstrated ability to work and cross train in a team environment.

·             Ability to lead and develop others.

·             Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures.

·             Awareness of general operating standards for mechanical and electric/electronic systems to recognize and anticipate likely problems before they become critical.

Work Environment

The noise level in the production environment is usually loud.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration and risk of electric shock.  Production Environment includes varying temperatures (heat and cold).

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range

• $27.01-$32.00 per hour, plus $1.50/hour shift premium

Our Benefits

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.