Carpenter

Carpenter

Date: Apr 27, 2026

Location: Oceanside, CA, US, 92056

Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Carpenter to join our growing team.

Position Title: Product Development Technician (Carpenter)

Department/Team: Product Development

Location: Onsite: Oceanside, CA

Shift: First Shift

Purpose of the Role:

This role is designed to be a technical hands-on resource for LaCantina’s current, custom and new innovative product offerings. The role is actively involved in prototype fabrication along with ensuring product integrity of existing products.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Product Development Shop Supervisor, the Product Development Technician is responsible for all the support functions of the Product Development Department. The role serves as one of the technical resources of LaCantina for manufacturing, service, and sales of current products along with assistance of design and testing of new and improved products. This position is hands-on in the fabrication of products, both current and prototype, and requires a high attention to detail, organization and documentation. In this role, the Product Development Technician will provide training to various departments including manufacturing of current and new products.

Primary duties and expectations of the role:

• Build prototypes of new products and improvement concepts.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, blueprints and as build drawings.
• Responsible for conducting testing of products in conjunction with Fenestration Lab.
• Write various documentations including SOPs, Installation Instructions, ECN’s, DCN’s and Laboratory Reports.
• Fabricate Custom designed products, prototypes and necessary jigs associated.
• Establish Bill of Material list for assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Responsible for production and quality for all non-standard materials and products.
• Perform root cause analysis and correct actions for identified concerns.
• Perform First Article Inspections of parts, processes and jigs.
• Train various departments of product/processes including Manufacturing lines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

These are the non‑negotiable skills, credentials, or experiences needed for success.

• Education: AA degree in woodworking/construction trade or 5yrs. on the job training in related millwork field like window and door manufacturing. Equivalent combination of college and on the job training is acceptable. Technical Proficiency operating industry wood working equipment such as table saw, jointer, and shaper. Technical Proficiency: Software knowledge Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Strong mathematical skills Ability to prepare parts and assembly drawings (hand drafting only) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Reliability and punctuality
• Valid California Class C driver’s license for operation of company vehicle. Strong Organizational and project management skills Meet physical job description/analysis of physical demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

These are beneficial but not required.

• Experience using precision measuring instruments
• Experience using CAD software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• OSHA safety training

TRAVEL:

• 5%-10% travel is anticipated.

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 or follow .

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 $30.64 to $33.88 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.

Nearest Major Market: San Diego