About the Role
We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you…
VPI Quality Windows, a division of JELD-WEN, has opened a new production facility in Statesville, NC. VPI, the leading manufacturer of light commercial windows for mid-rise residential applications in the Western United States, now needs additional capacity to service our fast-growing Eastern United States business. We are now seeking general production team members for our new Lamination Department.
Requirements
Job Overview
The primary role of General Production is to perform tasks with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
Level 1 General production starts at $21.01/hr with benefits.
What We Do
Prepare vinyl lineals for production using a lamination process
Saw and machine vinyl and metal to prepare for window and door assembly utilizing CNC saws and mills.
Assemble and glaze windows and patio doors through an assembly line process.
Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities
Be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Process-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
Assists co-workers in analyzing and correcting problems encountered in job assignments to perform work according to standard work procedures and instructions
Position Requirements
This role requires consistent physical activity throughout the shift, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with team assistance.
Work may involve repetitive motions and working in a fast-paced assembly line manufacturing environment
Employees must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day on hard surfaces.
Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and climbing may be required to access materials and operate equipment.
Ability to read and interpret production paperwork and labels
Demonstrated proficiency in using metrology instruments and recording inspection data
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, and employees are expected to maintain a safe and clean work area.
Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, to meet production goals.
Must meet daily production rates while maintaining quality standards for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
Advancement opportunities are available, with a strong emphasis on promoting from within.
Additional tasks may be assigned by the Supervisor or Manager as needed to support operations.
Candidates must be comfortable working with both manual and powered tools commonly used in manufacturing and assembly environments. These include, but are not limited to:
Mallets
Putty knives
Self-retracting knives
Diagonal cutters
Glazing guns
Drills
Saws
Sanders
Vacuum hoists
Mills
Punches
Routers
Pallet jacks
Required Skills and Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Stable work history with preferred 2 – 3 years of manufacturing experience. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Proven problem solving and organizational skills.
Works well in a team environment with a diverse workforce.
Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
About the Company
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.