Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Tru Vue Inc. 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:

Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall decor, 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.

Maintain, repair, calibrate, adapt and improve controls, power supplies and equipment in a timely manner to assure that production and uptime goals are met and equipment is proactively maintained. Also responsible for assisting in development of work instructions, training and certifying team members and assisting in special projects.

• Responsible for performing all job requirements in a safe manner and being a proactive safety role model with co-workers.
• Responsible for correcting/reporting unsafe behaviors or equipment to ensure a safe working environment.
• Responsible for cleanliness within the work department.
• Responsible for attending all monthly safety training meetings.
• Encouraged to engage in extracurricular safety programs (i.e., 1st responders, safety meeting presenters, safety committee, audits).

• 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.
• Assist 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).

The above responsibilities represent the major tasks assigned to incumbents in this job title. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks. Therefore, on occasion, incumbents may perform other related tasks.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the production environment is usually loud. While performing…