General Production - Nights

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a General Production - Nights to join our growing team.

 

Who we are  

• VPI Quality Windows is a commercial division of JELD-WEN, Inc. that focuses on manufacturing windows and patio doors for multi-family construction with a particular focus on apartments, dormitories, senior living, and hotels.  

   

Job Overview  

• The primary role of General Production is to perform tasks with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.  

• Level 1 General production starts at $21.01/hr with benefits.  

   

What We Do  

• Prepare vinyl lineals for production using a lamination process  

• Saw and machine vinyl and metal to prepare for window and door assembly utilizing CNC saws and mills.  

• Assemble and glaze windows and patio doors through an assembly line process. 

 

   

Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities  

• Be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.  

• Process-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.  

• Assists co-workers in analyzing and correcting problems encountered in job assignments to perform work according to standard work procedures and instructions  

  

Position Requirements 

 

• This role requires consistent physical activity throughout the shift, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with team assistance. 

• Work may involve repetitive motions and working in a fast-paced assembly line manufacturing environment 

• Employees must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day on hard surfaces. 

• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and climbing may be required to access materials and operate equipment. 

• Ability to read and interpret production paperwork and labels 

• Demonstrated proficiency in using metrology instruments and recording inspection data 

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, and employees are expected to maintain a safe and clean work area. 

• Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, to meet production goals. 

• Must meet daily production rates while maintaining quality standards for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. 

• Advancement opportunities are available, with a strong emphasis on promoting from within. 

• Additional tasks may be assigned by the Supervisor or Manager as needed to support operations. 

• Candidates must be comfortable working with both manual and powered tools commonly used in manufacturing and assembly environments. These include, but are not limited to: 

• Mallets