Maintenance

About the role

Under direct supervision, the Maintenance Technician performs work of moderate difficulty in the various skilled trades, including, but not limited to, machine maintenance and repair, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, electrical and plant layout, inside and outside of the various JELD-WEN production plants and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance on machinery, mechanical equipment, or the structure of any JELD-WEN facility.
• Replaces wires, electrical receptacles, fixtures and motors.
• Repairs minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings using plaster or the appropriate compound and paint.
• Performs basic plumbing work in replacing and repairing sinks, water coolers, toilets and other plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs wood or concrete floors, steps, stairs, and sidewalks.
• Replaces damaged paneling and floor tiles, hang doors, installs door locks, and replaces broken window panes.
• Repairs items using welding and machining tools.
• Installs, balances and aligns existing and new equipment.
• Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies and tools and notifies supervisor when to reorder.
• Gathers the necessary information, reads schematics, blueprints, work orders and associated documentation to perform the aforementioned duties.
• Works with appropriate facility personnel to mitigate breakdowns and to insure the end product meets the production standards and guidelines in conjunction with quality control objectives.
• Assists the Maintenance II and III positions and management to achieve the goals and objectives of JELD-WEN.
• Maintains the machinery and equipment in a clean, orderly, and operational condition while following prescribed safety regulations.
• Conforms with safety regulations per plant policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
• Reports unsafe conditions to appropriate supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen
• Have reliable transportation, be punctual and dependable
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed
• Physical demands: occasionally required to sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; must be able to lift and operate hand tools; must occasionally and/or frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds or more; specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Work environment: may be frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and machines, vibrations and loud noises; must follow safety protocols including OSHA guidelines

Skills

• Knowledgeable in machinery repair and maintenance, electrical work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, and plant layout
• Ability to detect, report and make repairs to defective machinery and equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend basic verbal and written instructions, read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, instructions and specifications
• Willingness to accept and receive frequent training and supervision and assistance from Maintenance II and III positions, and supervisory personnel
• Good communication skills; able to effectively and tactfully communicate with many levels of personnel in a variety of situations and environments
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Ability and motivation to learn
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and fast paced environment
• Very energetic and enthusiastic
• Results driven

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & benefits packages
• Medical & dental coverage
• Generous leave policies
• Retirement program