Manufacturing Apprentice

Jeld-Wen Inc.•Stayton, OR

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.