Fabrication Shop Manager

JELD-WEN, Inc.

. Directly manage the fabrication and machining shop .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeKlamath Falls • Oregon • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing fabrication and machining operations, ensuring safety compliance, effective personnel training, and project management to meet quality and budgetary goals.

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Management ExperienceProject ManagementSafety Program ImplementationPersonnel Training and MentoringFluency in Microsoft Excel and Word

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Hard Skills

Fabrication ManagementMachining ManagementProject SchedulingEngineering EconomicsRisk ManagementTechnical PresentationRed-Line Drawing Feedback5S Program ManagementBudget ManagementQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem SolvingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

First Aid CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

FabricationMachiningEngineering ReliabilityProject ReviewJELD-WEN Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly manage the fabrication and machining shop
Implement safety programs
Lead personnel training and mentoring
Order materials
Conduct personnel evaluations
Coordinate, plan, and schedule the Engineering fabrication facility
Schedule and assign employees and follow up on work results
Ensure deliverables meet or exceed customer schedule and quality expectations
Maintain fabrication and machining shop equipment
Incorporate Risk Management safety programs and concerns into shop operations
Manage processes and resources to meet project demands
Keep projects on time and within budget
Investigate new technology
Prepare engineering economics and capital equipment justifications as required
Participate in project review and Engineering Reliability meetings
Review and approve employee vacation requests
Ensure employees follow JELD-WEN policies and procedures
Allocate fabrication and machining resources to projects
Maintain communication among Engineers, Designers, and Purchasing
Review project and work order reports with Directors and Vice President of Engineering
Review project estimates and shop schedules
Approve overtime for shop personnel
Manage the shop 5S program
Set up and oversee shop personnel training programs
Oversee company first aid and CPR requirements
Greet and lay out crew before shift

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years related work experience
Management experience
Fluency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to present technical information to Engineering employees and Leadership team
Ability to provide red-line drawing feedback from the shop to engineers
Ability to complete projects and work orders on time and within budget

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Medical and dental benefits
Generous leave policies
Retirement program