A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
1st Shift - Monday-Friday 8-hours/day 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.
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www.apog.com . The Apogee Performance Surfaces 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 Manufacturing Reliability Technician is responsible for improving the reliability, maintainability, and performance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This position supports proactive maintenance strategies, equipment inspections, condition monitoring, root cause failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime, safety, and production efficiency. Responsibilities Reliability & Asset Management Maintain equipment history and reliability data within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Monitor equipment performance and identify emerging reliability issues Analyze failure trends and provide recommendations to improve asset performance Perform reliability inspections on production equipment and facility assets. Execute condition-based monitoring activities including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, and other predictive maintenance techniques. Analyze failure trends and provide recommendations to improve asset performance. Maintenance Support Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Develop and update maintenance job plans, equipment standards, and work instructions. Verify accuracy and effectiveness of PM procedures and recommend improvements. Ensure critical spare parts are identified and managed appropriately. Assist maintenance technicians during major repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment rebuilds. Continuous Improvement Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA). Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to implement reliability improvements. Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, increase equipment efficiency, and lower maintenance costs. Assist with capital projects, equipment installations, and commissioning activities. Safety & Compliance Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and equipment hazard evaluations. Follow company safety procedures and regulatory requirements. Promote a culture of safety and accountability. Personal Attributes and Experience Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Reliability Engineering Technology, or related field, bachelor's degree in a related engineering field of study preferred. 3+ years of maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing experience preferred. Preferred Certifications
CMRT/CMRP
Certification Vibration Analysis Certification Infrared Thermography Certification Lean or Six Sigma Certification Work Environment This job is primarily performed in an office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently interacts with individuals on the plant floor, near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud. Pay Range $35.00-40.00/hour 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.
