Coating Line Technician: Multi-Skilled Operator

apog; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. in Louisville, KY, seeks a Coating Line High Performance Work Team member to join a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. You will support sanding, coating, inspection, and material handling while driving quality and throughput.

We value hands-on technicians with 2–3 years of manufacturing experience, a strong mechanical mindset, and the ability to follow procedures and 5S standards. Training and career growth are encouraged within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Safety-first mindset and ability to follow PPE and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in math and basic computer systems (Epicor, SCADA, RHEO).

Responsibilities

• Execute standard work across sanding, coating, inspection, and material handling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment (5S).
• Perform setup, operation, and cleanup of production equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections and ensure products meet standards.
• Troubleshoot issues and upscale as needed.
• Complete and maintain production, material, and quality records.
• Communicate effectively via radio and team huddles.
• Support and lead changeovers, CI, and downtime reduction.
• Drive ownership of throughput, FPY, and downtime metrics.
• Assist with training, SOP reviews, and audits.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epicor ERP

SCADA

RHEO

Job description

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. in Louisville, KY, seeks a Coating Line High Performance Work Team member to join a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. You will support sanding, coating, inspection, and material handling while driving quality and throughput.

We value hands-on technicians with 2–3 years of manufacturing experience, a strong mechanical mindset, and the ability to follow procedures and 5S standards. Training and career growth are encouraged within a supportive team.