Manufacturing Apprentice

Jeld-Wen Inc.•Stayton, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The goal of this position is to hire an entry level maintenance person. The apprentice will have minimal maintenance background but has experience in a closely related field and mechanical aptitude. The maintenance apprentice focus will be on preventive maintenance and minor projects. The apprentice will assist techs on trouble calls and major repairs as well. They will learn and grow their skills by taking notes and working closely with veteran technicians. They will use manuals to gain knowledge about PM tasks and give input on changes to the program. The apprentice will enter and maintain records using CMMS software and enter work orders for follow up actions. This position will require availability for weekend and off shift work. This person will have high level of personal accountability. They will take ownership of their machines and take pride in their performance and their esthetic condition. This will be achieved by communicating with EE, leads, management, and research using CMMS history. They will follow all safety protocols and maintain good attendance record.

Requirements

Strong Mechanical skills
Knows the right tool for the job
A high level of self-motivation
Strong Organization skills
Great attention to detail
General computer proficiency
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment and multi-task regularly
Ability to work weekends and other varied shifts as assigned on short notice
Understands and can identify JELD-WEN PIR and other process specs and tolerances
Must be able to start and run all major equipment
Perfect attendance is required to obtain and hold position.
Minimal maintenance background but has experience in a closely related field and mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

A long term potential and desire to become a maintenance technician is highly preferred.
Enjoys working with mechanical/automotive repairs.

Responsibilities

Performing preventative maintenance tasks with a high level of detail.
Cleaning and testing inspecting equipment.
Assisting technicians on trouble calls and major repairs.
Learning and growing skills by taking notes and working closely with veteran technicians.
Using manuals to gain knowledge about PM tasks and giving input on changes to the program.
Entering and maintaining records using CMMS software.
Entering work orders for follow up actions.
Taking ownership of machines and taking pride in performance and esthetic condition.
Communicating with employees, leads, management, and research using CMMS history.
Following all safety protocols.
Maintaining a good attendance record.