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Senior Maintenance
JELD-WENKlamath Falls, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Oct 2025
About the role
We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you…
SUMMARY:
The Shift Millwright will be responsible for exacting those equipment repairs and preventive maintenance which are necessary to ensure uninterrupted production, and for the completion of projects to improve/repair of the mill as prescribed by the Maintenance Manager. This and other responsibilities outlined under this job description will be accomplished in a safe and efficient manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintenance (Shift Millwright Duties):
- Perform routine maintenance rounds and be alert for any equipment malfunctions or potential breakdowns. Correct/report deficiencies to the Maintenance Manager.
- Accurately diagnose, and repair equipment failures.
- Perform routine and emergency maintenance/repairs on production and support equipment when needed.
- Perform preventative maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
- Provide scheduled vacation coverage for other Millwrights as required.
- Monitor the tool crib in the maintenance shop for missing and damaged tools and correct/report deficiencies to the Maintenance Manager.
- Safety:
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- Follow all start-up and shutdown procedures.
- Use all available safety equipment and keep all safety guards in place.
- Wear eye, ear, and foot protection when required.
- Use extreme caution when working on or around machinery.
- Know and follow JELD-WEN’s Lock-Out, fall protection, and “hot work” policies.
- Know and be able to locate the designated areas for first aid, MSDS/HMIS forms, radioactive material and fire-fighting equipment.
- Observe and follow posted HMIS/MSDS requirements.
- Know locations of all master switches and emergency stops for your work area.
- Respirator/dust mask are required while using an air hose for cleaning or when a high level of dust is in the air.
- Keep work area clean and orderly.
- Complete forklift training program and pass operator’s test.
- Participate in Plant Safety Council.
- Communication:
- Accurately document your time according to the proper machine codes and descriptions of work performed.
- Accurately document inventory parts, and materials.
- When responding to trouble calls, communicate effectively with machine operators.
- Keep the Manager informed of any problems, time required, parts needed, and additional manpower if necessary.
- When completed with your tasks (or none were assigned) report to your manager for additional job duties.
- Quality:
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- Remain updated on machine servicing manuals.
- Know the proper application of tools, materials, and lubricants
- Perform accurate measurements with various measurement tools and units
- Select and locate appropriate maintenance/repair parts
- Unless approved by the maintenance manager, use parts on a First-In, First-Out basis
- Ensure spare parts consumption/discrepancies are reported to the Parts Room Supervisor/Attendant
- Physical Requirements:
- Lift heavy loads, up to 50 lbs, upon occasion with team lift or lift assist on heavier items
- Stand 2 to 3 hours continuously between break times.
- Climb stairs and ladder access to work and maintenance areas.
- Enter confined space areas.
- Climb to high areas for maintenance, and repairs.
- Housekeeping:
- Clean the maintenance shop once per shift.
- After completion of each task properly clean the area: Return company tools, and extra parts to their storage areas, pick up any waste material, especially metal debris.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- All applicants will be required to take a written mechanical skills test and demonstrate welding proficiency.
- Capable of working consistently, with minimum supervision
- Possess the ability to assist/instruct others on techniques/skills
Shift: Various during training
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