Tru Vue | Faribault, MN
A Division of Apogee Enterprises
We have opportunities available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.
Shift Schedule
1st Shift Monday- Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM - $24.00/hr
2nd Shift: Monday -Friday, 2:00 PM -10:30 PM $25.00/hr
3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM $25.50/hr
What You’ll DoAs a Sandblaster, you’ll prepare metal and other materials for coating and finishing by using abrasive blasting equipment to remove rust, paint, mill scale, and other contaminants.
This is a hands-on manufacturing role where quality, safety, and attention to detail matter. You’ll make sure surfaces are properly prepared before they move on to the next step in production.
Your Day-to-Day
• Operate sandblasting and abrasive blasting equipment safely and efficiently
• Prepare surfaces by removing rust, paint, scale, and other contaminants
• Inspect workpieces to make sure surface preparation meets quality requirements
• Select the appropriate blasting media, equipment settings, and PPE
• Perform equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot equipment and assist with repairs when needed
• Follow work instructions, quality standards, and production schedules
• Document work and communicate production status using our CMMS system
• Maintain a clean and organized work area using 6S principles
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in sandblasting, manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial painting is preferred
• Ability to follow written work instructions and safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to use measuring and inspection tools
• Strong safety awareness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Forklift or overhead crane experience is a plus
What to Expect
This is a hands-on manufacturing position. You’ll spend your day operating blasting equipment, preparing materials, inspecting your work, and helping keep equipment and your work area running safely and efficiently.
Required PPE includes:
• NIOSH-approved Type 1 Class C respirator
• Protective suit
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
You may occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 30 pounds. The position requires standing, walking, reaching, using your hands, and working around industrial equipment.
About Tru Vue
Tru Vue, part of Apogee Enterprises' Performance Surfaces segment, manufactures high-performance coated materials used in picture framing, museums, art conservation, display applications, and other specialty markets.
At Tru Vue, you'll be part of a team focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and doing the job right.
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 Progression
Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to follow written work instructions and safety procedures
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to use measuring and inspection tools
- Strong safety awareness
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Previous experience in sandblasting, manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial painting
- Forklift or overhead crane experience
- Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 30 pounds
- Ability to wear required respirator, protective suit, gloves, and hearing protection
Apogee Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Apogee Enterprises and has not been reviewed or approved by Apogee Enterprises.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership via an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a company match is positioned as a core element of total rewards, enhancing long‑term value beyond base pay. Plan updates and corporate materials emphasize this equity component as a meaningful part of compensation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer contribution and match is consistently highlighted, signaling solid support for long‑term savings. Job materials and corporate content frame retirement plans as a key pillar of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness and mental‑health resources include screenings, flu shots for employees and dependents, and an EAP with multiple counseling visits plus an online CBT tool. These offerings indicate tangible investment in wellbeing beyond core medical coverage.
Apogee Enterprises Insights
What We Do
By definition, Apogee means "highest point." It's no coincidence that it's also the name of our company. For over 70 years it is a name that has inspired and driven us to achieve a higher level of excellence in all we do. We are not satisfied with the status quo. We aim higher, think bigger, and endeavor to create even more value for every Apogee stakeholder. We strive to create peak value. Apogee is a leader in architectural products and services. Our glass and aluminum window, storefront and curtainwall systems make buildings look great, reduce energy consumption, and protect occupants and property. Our highly skilled team designs glass and metal building façades, completes massive orders for skyscrapers on time, and manages complex window, curtainwall and storefront installation projects. We are also a leader in the protection and conservation of all things framed and displayed. Our Tru Vue business provides high-performance glass and acrylic products for the custom framing, fine art, and technical glass markets.
