Maintenance Technician II

Apogee Architectural Metals; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock plan

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Apogee Architectural Metals is seeking an experienced Production Maintenance Technician II to keep our manufacturing equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.

You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with equipment modifications while mentoring junior technicians to build a stronger maintenance team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years maintenance mechanic experience, journeyman preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with fabrication equipment and methods, including saws, lathes, mills, and welders.
• Proficiency reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout, confined space, and fall protection.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Mentor Maintenance Technician I employees and help develop their trade skills.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Machinery diagnosis

Team coordination

Mentoring others

Basic computer skills

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical or vocational maintenance training

Tools

Welding equipment

Lathes

Mills

Welders

Job description

Apogee Architectural Metals

Production Maintenance Technician II

Build Your Career with Apogee Architectural Metals

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG) designs and delivers architectural products and services that enclose and enhance commercial buildings across North America.

Apogee Architectural Metals is a segment of Apogee specializing in aluminum framing, windows, storefronts, curtainwall, and entrance systems. Our integrated capabilities include design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and assembly.

Through trusted brands including Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, and Wausau, we deliver quality, consistency, and value-added solutions for the commercial building industry.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Production Maintenance Technician II to help keep our manufacturing equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.

In this role, you’ll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair complex production equipment, assist with equipment modifications and relocations, and help develop other members of the maintenance team.

If you enjoy diagnosing problems, working hands‑on with industrial equipment, and putting your mechanical expertise to work, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career with Apogee.

What You’ll Do

• Put safety first by following all required procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space, and fall protection.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Diagnose issues involving mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Repair or replace defective components, parts, and systems.
• Use welding machines, machining equipment, multimeters, power tools, and other maintenance equipment.
• Operate medium- to heavy-duty equipment, including personnel and material lifts.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Assist with equipment modifications, installations, and relocations.
• Document repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Partner with production, engineering, contractors, and other maintenance team members to resolve equipment issues.
• Work independently while effectively managing time, resources, and priorities.
• Mentor Maintenance Technician I employees and help develop their trade skills.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance.

Experience

• 10+ years of maintenance mechanic experience, preferably at the journeyman level.
• Strong experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Experience using common hand and power tools.
• Experience with fabrication equipment and methods, including saws, lathes, mills, and welders.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Proficiency reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery.
• Ability to coordinate contractors, supplies, equipment, and other resources for project execution.
• Ability to train and mentor others in maintenance skills and equipment operation.
• Basic computer proficiency, including data entry and maintenance documentation.
• Strong communication, teamwork, dependability, and critical‑thinking skills.

What Success Looks Like

Successful Maintenance Technician II Team Members

• Work safely and consistently follow established procedures.
• Complete assigned work accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a dependable and productive work pace.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance, production, and engineering teams.
• Take ownership of equipment issues from diagnosis through repair.
• Support continuous improvement and a strong team‑focused work culture.
• Share their knowledge and help develop less‑experienced technicians.

Work Environment

This position works in an active manufacturing environment where employees may be exposed to machinery, varying temperatures, production dust, and elevated noise levels.

Team members frequently work around equipment with moving parts and are expected to follow established safety procedures at all times.

Our manufacturing operations may require overtime and weekend work based on production needs.

Bring Your Experience. Build What’s Next.

Apogee Architectural Metals | Quality. Safety. Teamwork.

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.