Industrial Sewing / Machine Technician (TMO) / 1st Shift

MillerKnoll; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a manufacturing operator to operate complex equipment, assemble products, and ensure quality at every stage. The role emphasizes precision, safety, and teamwork in a structured environment.

Responsibilities include setup, diagnostics, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts across production lines. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 1 year of machining experience, and ability to read dimensional drawings.

Qualifications

• Basic math, GD&T, and measurement skills required.
• Experience reading drawings and using measurement devices.
• Ability to perform preventative/pro-active maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operates complex equipment to fabricate, assemble or move products to spec.
• Maintains and monitors machinery to ensure proper function.
• Reads dimensional drawings and BOM for part quality.
• Completes paperwork to ensure record accuracy.
• Sets up, loads, operates, diagnoses and troubleshoots equipment.
• Develops and updates standard work instructions.
• Conducts SPC/quality checks using measuring tools.
• Performs preventative technical maintenance.
• Supports safety guidelines and training across teams.
• Keeps work area clean and compliant with 5S principles.
• Leads improvement activities within the department.
• Reads routings/ drawings/ BOM to ensure quality.

Skills

Basic math

GD&T

Measuring tools

Maintenance skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Physical fitness

Visual acuity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year manufacturing machinery experience

Reading dimensional drawings

Job description

Why join us?

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Why join us?

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operates a variety of complex equipment or specific automated machinery or tools to fabricate, manufacture, assemble or move products meeting all necessary specifications and quality control standards. Maintains and monitors machinery and tools to ensure proper function. Produces a high quality product delivered in a timely manner to satisfy customers. Solves problems with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement. Completes all activities with a high regard for the safety of others and oneself. May serve as area trainer on specific equipment and / or processes, and assist in development of departmental / functional guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Operates a variety of complex equipment or specific automated machinery or tools to fabricate, manufacture, assemble or move products meeting all necessary specifications and quality control standards.
• Maintains and monitors machinery and tools to ensure proper function.
• Calculates and derives dimensional information from all types of dimensional drawings.
• Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.
• Conducts activities to setup, load, operate, diagnose, debug and trouble shoot manufacturing equipment.
• Consistently performs to and assists in developing Standard Work Instructions at each process and requests changes when needed.
• Consistently performs, knows, and understands SPC/Quality checks by utilizing measuring tools and devices and react to specification data.
• Develops, performs, and teaches preventative/pro-active technical maintenance.
• Teaches and assists in developing corporate, plant, and department safety guidelines.
• Maintains a clean, safe, working environment according to 5s principles and department safety guidelines.
• Leads and participates in MKPS improvement activities within current department or other departments.
• 100% of the machinery jobs in the department at the required rate (cycle time) depending on assignment.
• Reads, understands, and interprets routings/drawings / BOM (Bill of Material) so that parts are produced to quality expectations.
• Rotates through the department work stations based on business need.
• Trains others and assists in developing training tools as needed.
• Communicates effectively
• Regular and predictable attendance based on scheduled hours.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Flexibility to work varied hours (surrounding assigned shift) as business needs require.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Additional Essential Functions

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example)

Work experience which demonstrates performance competency

Minimum 1 year of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in reading dimensional production drawings and specifications.

Experience in and knowledge of accessing and using information system computer databases.

Skills And Abilities

• Competent in basic math skills such as counting, adding, and subtracting.
• Preferred advanced math skills related to ability to operate advanced systems or processes, such as GDT (geometric dimensional tolerances)
• Ability to use required measuring tools and devices such as calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.
• Must have the ability to develop, perform, and teach preventative / pro-active technical maintenance.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the team and mentor and influence teaching behavior with team members of other teams to meet goals.
• Demonstrated willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment, and to identify, teach, and lead others.
• Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to talk and to be able to hear and see with or without correction.
• Additional Skills and Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].