Skilled Production

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

 

Job Overview

 

• The primary role of Skilled Production is to operate the lamination machine with a focus on safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.

 

What We Do

 

• Prepare vinyl & metal materials by operating machinery (press, punch, drill, saw, welder, CNC, or laminate machine)
• Laminate vinyl lineals for use in the production of windows & doors.
• Supply VPI East with stock for production.
• Check for the quality of products and materials.

 

Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time until operations begin (target September 1st, 2024 but may be longer).
• Actively support and participate in the company’s safety and health program.
• Become an expert in this position in order to train as needed to support production needs on a daily basis.
• Understand the products we use and how to locate and stage in a way to maximize productivity.
• 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 in order to perform work according to standard operating procedures.
• Direct how work is completed within their work cell/assigned area and “flex” to different positions to support production output in a professional manner.
• Depending on assigned area, may be expected to quality check, finish products in full, and assist in loading trucks.
• Using powered equipment (forklift, electric pallet jacks) to load and unload trucks.
• Must be willing to do housekeeping including cleaning restrooms.
• This is an interim role with expectations to advance to Production Specialist.

Working Conditions

 

• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs throughout the shift.
• Standing/walking 10 hours per day.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds regularly, occasionally team lift up to 75 pounds
• Depending on area, may be expected to occasionally team move/slide 100+ pounds.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to work in heat and cold.
• Must wear appropriate PPE and maintain a safe working environment. Work cautiously and carefully around people, machinery, and equipment.
• Must be able to read a tape measure to within 1/32 of an inch.
• Understand quality standards and perform quality work including raw material, WIP, and finished goods inspection.
• Communicate with Managers and production line with order needs and requirements.
• Be able to read and understand all paperwork and labels associated with production schedules.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly fashion.
• Must meet production rates.
• Must perform any other tasks assigned by Manager.

 

Required Skills and Experience

 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 – 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in/with vinyl products industry.
• Thorough knowledge of our window system procedures and understanding of our culture.
• Compute basic math problems involving fractions, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and metric and standard