Purpose and Scope:

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.

Expected Outcomes/Job Functions:

Safety Expectations:

• 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 (ie: 1st responders, safety meeting presenters, safety committee, audits).

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).

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to use iMaint (CMMS) to document all work. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• General fabrication skills such as welding (ARC, MIG & TIG), torch, cutting equipment, grinders, and able to follow simple blue prints.
• 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 blue prints and meters.
• Able to troubleshoot with minimal supervision.
• Able to write SOP's.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to learn Lean Sigma and Continuous Improvement techniques to improve overall plant operations (safety, quality, productivity, OEE).

Education and Experience: (minimum requirements)

• 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.

Attributes:

• 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.

Working Conditions:

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 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).

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For specific lifting, pushing and pulling thresholds for this position, please see HR.

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.

Communication Expectations:

The position routinely requires verbal and written communication in English in order to complete the daily business requirements. Verbal communications include, but are not limited to: team meetings to discuss daily department requirements, work instructions to team members, presentations to management or customers, project meetings with peers and management, communications with peers and management, and safety instructions and training. Written communications include, but are not limited to: department paperwork, projects updates, safety walkthroughs, purchase orders, continuous improvement projects, and communications with peers, customers, and management.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.