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Maintenance Fabricator

Location: Stayton, OR
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager / Supervisor
Shift: TBD

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Fabricator to support our manufacturing facility through custom fabrication, repair, and modification of shop-built equipment and support structures. This role serves as the site’s primary fabrication expert and plays a key role in improving safety, efficiency, and equipment uptime.

In addition to fabrication responsibilities, this position is expected to provide limited Maintenance Technician coverage during absences, planned outages, or periods of high workload. Fabrication remains the primary focus of the role.

Primary Responsibilities – Fabrication

• Fabricate, modify, and repair custom equipment such as tables, racks, carts, guards, platforms, frames, and structural supports.
• Perform welding (MIG/TIG/Stick), cutting, grinding, drilling, and other metalworking processes.
• Interpret sketches, measurements, and basic drawings to produce safe, functional solutions.
• Evaluate fabrication requests for safety, practicality, and proper application.
• Maintain fabrication shop tools and equipment including welders, saws, grinders, and hand tools.
• Manage inventory of steel, welding supplies, and shop consumables.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fabrication shop.
• Enforce shop safety rules and restrict access when unsafe conditions exist.
• Communicate project status, priorities, and concerns to maintenance leadership.

Secondary Responsibilities – Maintenance Technician Coverage

• Assist with mechanical troubleshooting and equipment repairs when directed.
• Support preventive maintenance activities to reduce downtime.
• Repair or replace mechanical components, guards, brackets, and supports.
• Operate forklifts, lifts, and material-handling equipment safely.
• Participate in planned outages, shutdowns, or emergency repairs as required.

Portfolio of Past Fabrication Projects (Required)

Qualified candidates must be prepared to share examples of prior fabrication or maintenance-related projects. A formal portfolio is not required; photos, drawings, or clear descriptions are acceptable.

Candidates should be able to explain the problem being solved, their role in the project, tools and materials used, safety considerations, and final results or improvements achieved.

Portfolios may be uploaded with the application or presented during the interview process.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in metal fabrication and welding.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read measurements, sketches, and basic drawings.
• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Maintenance Technician or Millwright experience.
• Experience supporting production equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Forklift, lift, or welding certifications.
• Technical or trade school training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and material handling.
• Work performed in a fabrication and manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and welding fumes.

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.