Senior Maintenance Technician

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join our growing team.

Position Title: Senior Maintenance Technician

Department/Team: Maintenance

Location: Onsite- Oceanside, CA

Shift (if applicable): Day Shift

Purpose of the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Senior Maintenance Technician position involves working in various skilled trades, such as machine preventative maintenance and repair, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, welding, painting, and minor electrical work. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee complex repairs and preventive maintenance on machinery and facility systems. 
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems to minimize downtime. 
• Modify, weld, machine, and assemble parts, tooling, and fixtures to support production. 
• Coordinate and execute equipment moves, installations, and alignments. 
• Monitor and manage maintenance tools, supplies, and spare parts. 
• Read and apply schematics, blueprints, and work orders. 
• Partner with operations and engineering to improve reliability and meet quality standards. 
• Maintain a safe workspace, follow OSHA guidelines, wear PPE, and report hazards. 
• Provide guidance and technical support to less‑experienced technicians. 
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Able to communicate with vendors or manufacturer on trouble shooting.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred. 
• 5+ years of industrial or facilities maintenance experience. 
• Strong mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fabrication abilities. 
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools, welding, machining, and diagnostic equipment. 
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics. 
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently. 
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting; able to work overtime.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. maximum, 35 lbs. repetitively
• Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and varying environmental conditions

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. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.

Expected pay for this role is between $38.08 to $42.09  per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

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.