--- title: Senior Maintenance Technician at JELD-WEN description: JELD-WEN is hiring for the Senior Maintenance Technician role in Rantoul, IL. Pays $33.84–$38.83 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-maintenance-technician-at-jeld-wen-01a0b3ce-8d33-78df-90be-637a4c7ccf03 date: 2026-11-08T00:15:16Z og_description: Join JELD-WEN as Senior Maintenance Technician in Rantoul, IL. Pays $33.84–$38.83 per hour. Requires 5+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m2ghf5.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [JELD-WEN](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/jeld-wen?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Rantoul, IL | | **Salary** | $33.84/hr - $38.83/hr | | **Posted** | Nov 07, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** JELD-WEN sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for JELD-WEN. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $57,000 – $74,000 a year (median $66,000). ## Description **JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join our growing team.** **Senior Maintenance Tech** **Qualifications:** - Must have strong communication skills - A team player with a positive attitude - Will need to be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision - The ability to read and understand direction procedures in manuals - How to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions - Knowledge and ability to use basic power tools (such as electric drills, drill press, saws, grinders, pneumatic and hydraulic tools) - Hands on knowledge of volt meters and other test/measuring equipment - Ability to solve problems (such as maintenance of automation equipment, wiring equipment, connecting airlines, power supply, AC/DC motors and control cabinets) - Must be able to work with PLCs and HMIs (Programming of the frequency drive) - Preform basic PLC programming skills for troubleshooting equipment and associated processes - Experienced with troubleshooting up to 480v 3ph equipment - Experienced with troubleshooting control circuits - Strong logical thinking skills - 5+ years experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance required **Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:** - Preform preventive maintenance on various production equipment to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly - Develop and refine preventive maintenance procedures for the equipment - Properly maintain automation equipment, and associated machinery to designed standards - Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions - Troubleshoot and repair defective circuitry and electronic components - Install equipment to improve the operations efficiency - Experienced with mill, lathe, surface grinder - Experienced with MIG and TIG - Using data form machine to analyze and evaluate performance and determine adjustment needed. - Understand how to operate equipment, and to have knowledge of manufacturing equipment and process - Repairing electrical and pneumatic devices - Familiar with RO and DI water systems - Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment #LI-SA1 **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](https://corporate.jeld-wen.com/) or follow [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jeld-wen). 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. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program. Expected pay for this role is between $33.84 to $38.83 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications. JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws. JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.   ## Skills - Equipment Maintenance - Water Systems - Lathes - Grinding - Self-Motivation - PLC Programming - Logical Thinking - Teamwork - Automation - Electrical Schematics - Mechanical Systems - Drill Press Operation - Power Tools - TIG Welding - Control Systems - Control Circuits - MIG Welding - Blueprint Reading - Electronic Components - Electrical Wiring - Pneumatics - Power Supply Design - Manufacturing Plant Equipment - Electric Motors - Maintenance - Precision Measuring Instruments - Communication ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Discounts/Reimbursements - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [More jobs at JELD-WEN](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/jeld-wen?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Maintenance, Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Maintenance & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Maintenance Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair/maintenance-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 113065 jobs - [Wood Product Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/wood-product-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3206 jobs - [JELD-WEN](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/jeld-wen?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 184 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 113065 jobs - [Wood Product Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/wood-product-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3206 jobs - [JELD-WEN](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/jeld-wen?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 184 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)