Work Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:00am-1:00pm, Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
Hourly Wage: $23.00/hour
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 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 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 Mechanic C maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of mechanical and electrical equipment, minimizing downtime. They also maintain facility and plant equipment, including operation of equipment as necessary.
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of mechanical, electrical and building related activities.
Perform mechanical and electrical installations.
Operate equipment as required.
Fabricate repair parts as required using machine shop equipment.
Read and understand basic blueprints and wiring diagrams used in diagnosing mechanical or electrical problems; follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instruction, engineering specifications, and the like.
Perform light construction projects.
Repair and perform preventive maintenance duties on building and equipment as required and directed, which includes but is not limited to: motors, conveyor systems, and production machines.
Diagnose mechanical and electrical device failures and malfunctions, examine, and perform repairs to production and building equipment as required.
Troubleshoot equipment by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments and diagnostic tools.
Coordinate repairs and installations with input from engineering and operations.
Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock and anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies. Prepare part orders as necessary for replacement parts or stock items. Conserve maintenance resources by efficient use of supplies.
Assist in installing new equipment as required.
Safely handle and store hazardous materials. Maintain safe and clean working environment.
Maintain and properly store tools and maintenance equipment. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion to facilitate work and minimize safety hazards.
Perform other similar duties as required by supervision and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
Perform duties always with maximum control of downtime by working efficiently and effectively.
Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. Call in additional help for investigation and to get additional information.
Maintain technical knowledge as required to maintain and operate plant systems and equipment.
Prepare maintenance reports as required by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
Maintain continuity among work teams and other shift personnel by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing assigned tasks as needed and maintaining positive relationship with coworkers and management.
Perform special projects as assigned by management.
Maintain safety in all operations. Report and/or correct any unsafe conditions. Always use personal protective equipment (PPE) required for task being performed.
Perform preventative maintenance activities.
Operate cutting machinery, forklift, aerial, and scissor lift equipment as required.
Interact and communicate effectively in a team environment.
Personal Attributes and Experience
High School education or equivalency preferred; Trade school training required.
1 – 3 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Ability to interpret basic blueprints
Basic electrical knowledge
PLC knowledge beneficial
Basic fabrication and assembly skills
Basic pipefitting ability
Basic carpentry knowledge
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to operate production and building equipment including:
Awareness of factory safety
Interpersonal skills necessary to work in team environment
Required to own standard tool set
Work Environment
These conditions are representative the manufacturing areas:
Batching operation where chemicals are blended; area is enclosed and has exhaust.
Paper/cardboard is handled; dust/dirt from wrappings and products may be present.
Corrugated/paper dust is generated during cutting, cleaning, and maintaining of equipment and dust collection system.
Ambient temperature varies (hot and cold).
Manufacturing is a Hearing Conservation Area; noise level is between 85 and 89.9 decibels.
Safety is of utmost concern in the work environment because of moving/cutting machinery and products that are sharp. Everyone is required to abide by Plant Safety Rules.
PPE such as steel toe boots/shoes are worn, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and other devices are worn to protect employee from hazards during the performance of work.
