Manufacturing Reliability Technician

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment generates $200M in revenue with EBITDA margins of 20-25%. Our brands develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation-grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion-resistant coatings that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.

About the role

The Manufacturing Reliability Technician is responsible for improving the reliability, maintainability, and performance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This position supports proactive maintenance strategies, equipment inspections, condition monitoring, root cause failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime, safety, and production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Reliability & Asset Management
  • Maintain equipment history and reliability data within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Monitor equipment performance and identify emerging reliability issues
  • Analyze failure trends and provide recommendations to improve asset performance
  • Perform reliability inspections on production equipment and facility assets
  • Execute condition-based monitoring activities including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, and other predictive maintenance techniques
• Maintenance Support
  • Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Develop and update maintenance job plans, equipment standards, and work instructions
  • Verify accuracy and effectiveness of PM procedures and recommend improvements
  • Ensure critical spare parts are identified and managed appropriately
  • Assist maintenance technicians during major repairs, troubleshooting, and equipment rebuilds
• Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
  • Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to implement reliability improvements
  • Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, increase equipment efficiency, and lower maintenance costs
  • Assist with capital projects, equipment installations, and commissioning activities
• Safety & Compliance
  • Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and equipment hazard evaluations
  • Follow company safety procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Promote a culture of safety and accountability

Requirements

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Reliability Engineering Technology, or related field; bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field of study preferred
• 3+ years of maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing experience preferred

Preferred Certifications

• CMRT/CMRP Certification
• Vibration Analysis Certification
• Infrared Thermography Certification
• Lean or Six Sigma Certification

Work Environment

This job is primarily performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels. The employee frequently interacts with individuals on the plant floor, near moving mechanical parts, where the noise level is usually loud.

Schedule

1st Shift - Monday-Friday, 8-hours/day

Pay

$35.00-40.00/hour

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