Production Specialist

Date: Jun 18, 2025

Location: Dodson, LA, US, 71422

Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.

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

 

Production Specialist II (Die Prep Tech)

Job Duties & Responsibilities 

Production: 

  • Clean, coat, store, and assemble dies per written instruction 
  • Coat dies per specified procedure 
  • Mix coating per manufacturer’s instructions 
  • Prepare die surface for coating per specifications 
  • Clean and inspect die surfaces  
  • Apply TAGS coating evenly to specified thickness within tolerances 
  • Operate die room equipment in safe, efficient, and responsible manner 
  • Assist with die changes as required 

  • Perform routine maintenance on die room equipment 

Quality: 

  • Precision die work and coating application is critical to the process and therefore strict adherence to the documented steps is required 
  • Keep accurate records of all die coating, pins, cups, and tags information  

Housekeeping: 

  • Assure that all dies are cleaned as they come out of the press, paying special attention to the edges. Dies need to be clean and free of debris before assembly. 
  • Keep die room and tables/cart clean at all times. 
  • All tools and materials are to be stored in proper places in cabinets  
  • Store dies in proper order 

Communications: 

  • Communicate effectively with management regarding issues, adjustments, and changes that have taken place.  Notify them of supply issues, maintenance needs, hazards, and accidents/injuries. 
  • Maintain complete and accurate written and/or electronic records and data. 

Maintenance: 

  • Assist/perform die repair as requested.  
  • Perform/assist in maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks (on production lines) to minimize downtime. 
  • Assure that through rods and threads are in good repair. 

General: 

  • Know and understand all job duties. 
  • Operate a forklift and other equipment as necessary. 
  • Abide by all company policies and procedures. 
  • Maintain required tools for use on the job. 
  • Perform all other duties assigned by management. 

 


About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 


JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 


What we offer


Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.


JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.


JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
 


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