Maintenance Tech - 2nd shift
Date: Aug 25, 2026
Location: Rantoul, IL, US, 61866
Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.
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Purpose of the Role
Under general supervision, performs moderately complex maintenance related to operations, machinery equipment and automation systems like PLC programming. Provides input to proposed manufacturing equipment. Modifies, rebuilds and installs capital equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Checks the operation of machines and trouble-shoots electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, equipment and automation problems.
- Performs complex preventative and predictive maintenance on machines and equipment using various tools and equipment.
- Trouble-shoots electrical and electronic controls on manufacturing equipment for rebuilding, repairing or fabricating purposes.
- Diagnoses and resolves PLC issues using ladder logic and text based logic programs and familiarity with robotics.
- Modifies and rebuilds manufacturing equipment to meet new machine requirements or production demands with engineering support. Provides input to proposed manufacturing equipment. Installs capital equipment.
- Understands and interprets electronic schematics for trouble-shooting electronic equipment with minimal assistance.
- Maintains work orders on a daily and weekly basis. Documents all machine preventative, predictive and/or maintenance repairs clearly and concisely for historical and future maintenance purposes.
- Follow safety regulations and adhering to OSHA and Cal OSHA standards.
- Familiarity with electronic component’s PLC, AC/DC Motor, relays, drives, and VFD which control the automation of manufacturing equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Advance knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic processes and repair methods/techniques.
- Must understand PLC ladder logic and text based logic programs within control systems for manufacturing equipment.
- Intermediate to advance skills in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics and/or blueprints as well as technical product specifications to understand and identify standard manufacturing parts. In addition must be able to read safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to train others in the maintenance of machines and continuous learning and application of maintenance techniques/methods.
- Organize and prioritize work orders while meeting deadlines to minimize production downtime with a high-level of accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to deal with problems/issues involving some variation in standardized situations.
- Work under direct supervision and independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team.
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to execute e-mails, word documents
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma and 5 years' experience in an automation environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience that together with experience and training, enables the applicant to demonstrate the required knowledge and experience.
- Electromechanical (required)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Ability to work under demanding requirements and hard deadlines (e.g. product deliverables).
- Must be able to work extended hours per the demands of the business
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years of maintenance experience preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
- Trouble shooting skills for mechanical, electrical Hydraulic and pneumatic systems and ability to learn new skills
- Strong understanding of Mechanical/Electrical components
- Ability to read blue prints and schematics
- Experience working in a fast paced environment, work well under tight deadlines. Bi-lingual
- English-Spanish A plus
- Some experience with programming of machines ie: CNC programs, plc etc
- Basic electrical skills, welding, fabrication and plumbing
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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.
Nearest Major Market: Champaign
Nearest Secondary Market: Urbana