Coating Line Team Member

UW Interco, LLC is part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Apogee provides distinctive metal and glass solutions for commercial buildings and glass/acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has expanded from $100M to $200M in revenue through recent acquisitions, leading the global market in anti-reflective, conservation-grade, electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion-resistant coatings for wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring.

About the role

Coating Line High Performance Work Team (HPWT) Members are multi-skilled operators who flex across sanding, coating, inspection, and material handling roles to support the success of the Coating Line. This role is designed for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and are eager to take ownership of safety, quality, delivery, and cost outcomes. HPWT Members proactively solve problems, support continuous improvement efforts, and grow into technical or leadership opportunities through strong performance and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard work across sanding, coating, inspection, and material handling roles.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment (5S).
• Perform setup, operation, and cleanup of production equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections and ensure products meet customer and process standards.
• Proactively troubleshoot issues and escalate as needed.
• Complete and maintain accurate production, material, and quality records.
• Communicate effectively via radio and in team huddles.
• Support and lead changeovers, continuous improvement (CI), and downtime mitigation.
• Drive ownership of metrics like throughput, FPY, and downtime reduction.
• Assist with training, SOP reviews, and audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proven 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).
• Ability to become qualified in the following: Fork Truck, Sander, Inspector, Coater, Line Technician.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Work Environment

• Exposure to a manufacturing environment with coatings, wood dust, noise, and moving equipment.
• Requires frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, and prolonged standing throughout the shift.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Benefits

• 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.