Factory Order Writer

Apogee Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG) founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis MN designs and delivers architectural products and services that enclose and enhance commercial buildings.

Apogee Architectural Metals is a segment of Apogee specializing in aluminum framing windows storefront curtainwall and entrance systems. We provide integrated capabilities including design engineering extrusion finishing fabrication and assembly across North America. Through our brands including Alumicor EFCO Linetec Tubelite and Wausau we deliver quality consistency and value-added services throughout our portfolio.

Position Summary

Entry level position to lead into FO Technician II and other roles in Engineering as experience is gained. Skill set and producing production drawings for fabrication ensuring a quality error-free and on-time product that is profitable to the company while meeting internal and external customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Order Entry

  • Entry level understanding of order entry processes and procedures. Able to retrieve product and process related information to perform job related duties.

  • Entry level product knowledge and understanding of product operation functionality and compatibility within or in relation to framing materials and associated products.

  • Efficiently generate high quality production documents that are complete and accurate using AutoCAD ERP or other tools as applicable.

Education and Experience

• Education

  • High school education or equivalent preferred.

• Experience

  • 1 or more years of industry experience working with fabrication/assembly of window curtainwall and/or storefront products

  • (OR) Formal AutoCAD training or equivalent software proficiency

  • (OR)1 or more years of experience design drafting commercial or residential window curtainwall and/or storefront products.

• Required Skills

  • Communicate effectively in a verbal and a written manner and the ability to identify an issue and notify project lead.

  • Be able to navigate through a set of shop drawings whether internally produced or customer supplied.

  • Mathematical skills are essential to perform job duties effectively. Knowledge of algebra and geometry are desired.

  • Close attention to detail and focus on providing the most accurate information to internal and external customers.

  • Develop the ability to visualize in 3-D.

  • Ability to become proficient in understanding of the Architectural Metals products and processes.

  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

  • Ability to stay focused and manage tasks efficiently while working quickly and accurately.

  • Willing and able to work additional hours as needed to meet deadlines.

  • Computer software experience in the following software.

Desired:

• AutoCAD.

• Basic understanding of bill of materials.

• ERP/Configurator tools

• Acrobat and editing software.

• Sharepoint Workflow.

• Microsoft programs with efficiencies in Excel and Word.

• Knowledge to navigate and use information in the ERM.

• Use of various engineering tools.

Work Environment/Travel Requirements

• Mostly an office environment with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor.

• Extended periods of office work on a computer and in team meetings.

• Occasional travel related to other sites / corporate.

• Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.

  • Lift up to 10 lbs.

Our Benefits

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.