Senior Maintenance

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

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting plant operations through the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and automation equipment. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, supports preventive maintenance initiatives, and maintains safety and operational standards across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment issues and breakdowns, prioritizing work based on production needs.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and automation equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Develop, refine, and execute preventive maintenance procedures in accordance with design and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic equipment, including control circuits up to 480V 3-phase.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using machine data to analyze performance and determine corrective actions.
• Install, modify, and relocate new or existing equipment to improve operational efficiency.
• Repair and maintain electrical control systems, solid-state devices, pneumatic circuits, tooling, and fixtures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Perform basic PLC and HMI troubleshooting and programming, including frequency drives.
• Support and maintain CNC equipment (mills, lathes, surface grinders).
• Maintain and support RO and DI water systems.
• Rebuild and refurbish older machinery as needed.
• Interact with OEM technical support and collaborate with plant personnel to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance time logs, spare parts inventory, and professional email communication.
• Operate industrial equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts as required.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and accident reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player and self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated logical and analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, procedures, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering instructions.
• Hands-on experience using volt meters and other diagnostic/testing equipment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including automation equipment, AC/DC motors, control cabinets, power supplies, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting control circuits and up to 480V 3-phase equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and variable frequency drives for troubleshooting purposes.
• Proficiency with basic power tools, including electric drills, drill presses, saws, grinders, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware and programming concepts.
• Ability to safely operate industrial forklifts and scissor lifts.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience rebuilding or refurbishing older production equipment.
• Advanced CNC maintenance experience (mills, lathes, surface grinders).
• Familiarity with RO and DI water systems.
• Prior experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.

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.