Maintenance Technician

We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you…

 

JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD), founded in 1960, is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 10,000 employees operating in 14 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces, and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminium windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodelling of residential homes and non-residential buildings.   

 

Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples’ workplaces, homes, and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.  

 

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.    

 

The Level 1 Industrial Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in supporting the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery within the organization. Under direct supervision, the Level 1 Industrial 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 and Duties 

 

• Equipment inspection – Conduct routine inspections of equipment and machinery to identify signs of wear, damage, or malfunction. Report any issues promptly to the supervisor or lead technician. 

• Basic Repairs – Assist in basic equipment repairs and maintenance tasks under the supervision of experienced technicians. Learn and apply basic troubleshooting techniques to address common issues. 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 

• Tool and Equipment Maintenance – Maintain and organize tools and equipment used in maintenance tasks. Ensure tools are clean and in good working condition. Report any issues with tools or equipment upon discovery to the supervisor.  

• Safety Compliance – Follow all safety protocols and guidelines while performing maintenance tasks. Report any safety hazards or concerns to the supervisor immediately.  

• 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. This includes but is not limited to, the use of safety glasses, ear plugs, masks, steel-toed boots/shoes, and associated safety equipment to be on the plant floor and maintain and repair the machinery and equipment and perform the job duties in a safe and efficient/effective manner. 

 

• Documentation – Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, incl