Maintenance Technician II

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Apogee Architectural Metals is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician II to keep manufacturing equipment safe, reliable, and efficient. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair complex systems across pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical domains.

You will mentor junior technicians, read blueprints, and coordinate with production and engineering to minimize downtime in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Contractor coordination

Mentoring others

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Saws

Lathes

Mills

Welders

Job description

# 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 OpportunityWe’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 LikeSuccessful 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 EnvironmentThis 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.Join a team where your technical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and maintenance experience make a direct impact on our manufacturing operations. **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 ProgressionApogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.