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Senior Production Specialist

JELD-WEN · Sidman, PA

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Level
Senior
Team
Production
Industry
Industrial
Posted
4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior production role at JELD-WEN (industrial) in Sidman, PA. (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.

Tools it names
CNC

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $132k–$167k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 48 production engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 47 other live production postings in Pennsylvania.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $125k–$165k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 52%
  • Team leadership 44%
  • EHS / safety 31%
  • Root cause 21%

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Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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Full description from JELD-WENAs posted on their careers site.Show

We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you…

We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you…

Hiring Now – Immediate need for new Manufacturing Team Members

JELD-WEN is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows.

Depending on assignment, our team members may do any of the following duties:

  • •Accurately read blueprints and use measuring tools (MIC's and Calipers etc)
  • •Operate conventional machines such as Lathes, Mills, Surface Grinder, Drill Sharpener etc work on the CNC/Komo Machine
  • •The ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally team lifting anything exceeding 50 pounds
  • •Perform mathematical valuations, as well as read and understand technical drawings
  • •Start of shift preventative maintenance inspection
  • •Material preparation and material handling
  • •Other general warehouse duties as needed
  • •Work overtime as needed to satisfy customers demands

Previous experience in a manufacturing or similar environment is preferred, but not required.

What we offer

  • •As well as a safe, challenging & fast paced working environment
  • •Competitive Benefits, including Paid Time Off, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k and Tuition Reimbursement
  • •Opportunities to cross-train, enhance your skillset and advance your career

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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