Senior Production Specialist

About the role

We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you… JELD-WEN is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows.

Responsibilities

• Operate various Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Routers in support of residential and commercial door manufacturing process.
• Operate conventional machines such as Lathes, Mills, Surface Grinder, Drill Sharpener, work on the CNC/Komo Machine, and Kval Door Machinery.
• Read production tag and interpret proper program to run on machine.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety rules.
• Routinely check machine setup, tooling and calibration for routing doors and door components.
• Exercise focused mental concentration in the presence of high-speed cutting and milling equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally team lift anything exceeding 50 pounds.
• Perform mathematical valuations, as well as read and understand technical drawings.
• Perform start‑of‑shift preventative maintenance inspection.
• Handle material preparation and material handling.
• Perform other general warehouse duties as needed.
• Work overtime as needed to satisfy customer demands.

Requirements

Previous experience in a manufacturing or similar environment is preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Operating CNC routers and conventional machines (lathes, mills, surface grinders, drill sharpeners, CNC/Komo, Kval door machinery).
• Reading production tags and interpreting machine programs.
• Detecting and reporting defective materials or questionable conditions.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly work area and following safety rules.
• Checking machine setup, tooling, and calibration.
• Maintaining focus around high‑speed cutting and milling equipment.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and team‑lifting heavier loads.
• Performing mathematical calculations and interpreting technical drawings.
• Conducting preventative maintenance inspections.
• Material preparation and handling.
• General warehouse duties and overtime work as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous leave policies
• Retirement program