Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
Global provider of architectural glass, framing systems, glazing services, and custom acrylic/display products.
Operate digital & silkscreen printers, heat‑treat furnaces, ensure quality glass output.
3 days ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Owatonna, Minnesota, United States
Onsite
Company Size
4,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architectural Metals
Architectural Glass
Architectural Services
Performance Surfaces
Sector Specialisms
Architectural Metals
Architectural Glass
Architectural Services
Performance Surfaces
Non-residential Buildings
Building Facades
Glass and Glazing Subcontracting
Role
Description
printer operation
quality control
job setup
equipment maintenance
process optimization
safety compliance
- Operate digital printers, silkscreen equipment, and heat‑treating furnaces according to SOPs.
- Ensure printed glass meets quality and visual specifications while minimizing downtime.
- Set up and tear down printing jobs quickly; maintain ink supplies and equipment cleanliness per EPA and PCA requirements.
- Provide direction to support staff and train new team members.
- Complete daily documentation and ensure effective shift‑to‑shift handoffs.
- Assist with related production tasks such as glass loading and seaming.
- Identify and act on process‑optimization opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Follow all safety protocols, including proper handling of solvents, paints, and waste materials.
Requirements
high school
mechanical aptitude
problem solving
power tools
computers
safety gear
The role is performed in a large‑scale manufacturing setting with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and chemicals, requiring safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, and respirators, and frequent interaction with moving machinery.
- Required: high school diploma/GED; mechanical aptitude; problem‑solving skills; reliable attendance; flexibility for overtime; strong English communication; basic math; proficiency with power/hand tools and computers; ability to train peers and work independently.
Benefits
- Pay: $23.40 per hour; shift schedule includes Sunday‑Tuesday days and occasional Saturdays, starting at 6 a.m.
- Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage; incentive plans; 401(k) with employer match; employee stock purchase plan; paid time off and holidays; tuition reimbursement; employee assistance program; wellness program; training and career progression.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1949
Year Established
The company traces its origins back to 1949 in Minneapolis.
$1.4B sales
Annual Revenue
The company generates approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue.
75 years
Years in Business
The company celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024 after seven decades of evolution.
- Began by replacing auto windshields before pivoting to contract glass installation by 1955.
- Rebranded as Apogee Enterprises and went public in 1971, evolving into a multi‐segment architectural products leader.
- Operates four core segments: architectural glass, framing systems, installation services, and large‑scale optical.
- High‑performance glass, curtainwalls, storefronts, and acrylic displays are used in skyscrapers, clinics, museums, and net‑zero buildings worldwide.
- Distinct brands include Viracon, Harmon, Alumicor/EFCO/Linetec/Tubelite, and Tru Vue.
- Typical projects include energy‑efficient commercial façades, hurricane‑resistant windows, and custom museum display cases.
Culture + Values
- Safety: committed to providing a safe working environment, shared responsibility
- Integrity: ethical conduct, honesty, transparency, accountability
- Customer Focus: understand and meet customer needs, build long-term relationships
- Innovation: develop new/improved products, services and processes through creativity and collaboration
- People Development: invest in training, growth, career advancement for employees
Environment + Sustainability
20% Electricity Cost Reduction
LED Lighting Upgrades
Converted 772 fluorescent lights to LEDs at Wausau facility, leading to a 20% reduction in electricity costs.
28M lb Aluminum Scrap
Aluminum Recycling
Recycled 28 million pounds of aluminum scrap, with 75% reused internally.
75% Internal Aluminum Reuse
Internal Material Recycling
75% of aluminum scrap is reused internally, reducing the need for virgin materials.
20% Paint Waste Reduction
Paint Waste Minimization
Paint waste has been reduced by over 20%, with 100% containment achieved.
- Baseline Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions and energy consumption established in fiscal 2024
- Targeted elimination of waste and minimization of resource consumption via Apogee Management System
- Voluntary elimination of lead, mercury, cadmium in paints; paint waste reduced by >20% and ~100% contained
- Reusable shipping containers and upcycled crating materials to reduce packaging waste