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Overview

JELD-WEN is a leading global manufacturer of doors and windows, offering a dynamic work environment for a Senior Production Specialist. The role involves operating CNC routers and conventional machines to support door manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Operate various Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Routers in support of residential and commercial door manufacturing process.
  • Operate conventional machines such as Lathes, Mills, Surface Grinder, Drill Sharpener, and Kval Door Machinery.
  • Read production tags and interpret proper programs to run on machines.
  • Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
  • Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety rules.
  • Routinely check machine setup, tooling, and calibration for routing doors and door components.
  • Exercise focused mental concentration in the presence of high-speed cutting and milling equipment.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally team lift anything exceeding 50 pounds.
  • Perform mathematical valuations and read and understand technical drawings.
  • Conduct start of shift preventative maintenance inspections.
  • Handle material preparation and material handling.
  • Perform other general warehouse duties as needed.
  • Work overtime as needed to satisfy customer demands.

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Benefits

PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Garland, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, manufacturing welder jobs across Texas currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$33/hr across 11 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Garland, TX

We're tracking 12 other active welding openings in Garland, TX right now, from 9 different employers. 6 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 583 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Garland, or widen the search to Texas.

JELD-WEN, Inc. currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (35), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), and Zachry Group (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Abernathy at $45/hr, Arlington at $40/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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