Maintenance Technician
JELD-WEN · Pataskala, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at JELD-WEN (industrial) in Pataskala, OH. Develop, refine, and document preventive maintenance procedures.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, Machining, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $58k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 176 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 183 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- Root cause 23%
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This plant: JELD-WEN in Pataskala
2 other open roles at this site.
- Plant Manager · Production · Manager
- Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
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Purpose Of the role
The Maintenance Technician supports safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment and automation systems. This role ensures machinery operates at optimal performance to minimize downtime, improve operational efficiency, and sustain production quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Perform preventive maintenance on production and automation equipment to ensure smooth operation.
- ◆Develop, refine, and document preventive maintenance procedures.
- ◆Maintain automation equipment and related machinery according to engineering and design standards.
- ◆Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, mechanical failures, and electrical issues.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair defective circuitry, electronic components, and control circuits.
- ◆Install machinery and equipment to support operational improvements.
- ◆Utilize machining tools such as mills, lathes, and surface grinders as needed.
- ◆Perform welding tasks including MIG and TIG applications.
- ◆Use machine data to analyze equipment performance and determine necessary adjustments.
- ◆Operate manufacturing equipment and demonstrate knowledge of production processes.
- ◆Repair electrical and pneumatic devices and associated systems.
- ◆Install and maintain electrical control systems, solid-state equipment, and automation components.
- ◆Troubleshoot automation equipment including AC/DC motors, control cabinets, airlines, power supplies, and frequency drives.
Required Qualifications
- ✓5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
- ✓Strong communication skills and a team-oriented, positive attitude.
- ✓Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; strong self-starter.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions.
- ✓Proficient in the use of basic power tools (drills, saws, grinders, drill press, pneumatic and hydraulic tools).
- ✓Hands-on experience using voltmeters and other test/measuring equipment.
- ✓Proven ability to troubleshoot up to 480V 3-phase equipment and control circuits.
- ✓Experience working with PLCs, HMIs, and frequency drive programming.
- ✓Strong logical thinking and problem‑solving skills, especially related to automation equipment, wiring, airlines, motors, and control cabinets.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Trade Experience (Electrical, Machining, etc)
- ✓Experience with MIG and TIG welding.
- ✓Advanced PLC automation troubleshooting skills.
- ✓Prior experience installing electrical control systems and solid-state equipment.
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 does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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