3rd Shift Maintenance Lead- Manufacturing

Herman Miller; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Herman Miller is seeking a dedicated maintenance leader to supervise a shift of maintenance technicians in our Zeeland, MI facility. The role combines leadership with hands-on repair, PM work, and continuous improvement of equipment reliability.

You will document repairs, coordinate with Engineering/Production/Quality, and ensure safety and housekeeping standards are met. A Journeyman card or equivalent certification is required, with ongoing training supported by the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman’s card in mechanical/electrical field with 3–5 years journeyman experience, or VanWagoner exception.
• Maintenance certificate and actively pursuing an Associate degree in welding or machine technology, or Journeyman card plus related experience.
• Minimum 120 contact hours of additional training beyond apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Documents repairs, set-ups, PM and safety procedures for equipment reliability.
• Supports machine and process design improvements.
• Supports environmental and recycling efforts including hazardous materials disposal.
• Coordinate maintenance/repair activities with Engineering, Production, and Quality.
• Inspects, adjusts, programs and repairs machinery including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Monitors and manages work orders and safety rules in Maintenance space.
• Provides input for performance reviews and training needs.
• Schedules overtime to support production and in-progress work orders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Machine control systems (CNC/PLC/air/5

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maintenance certificate / Journeyman card

Pursuing welding/machine technology associates

Job description

Why join us?

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At HermanMiller, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more. 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 HermanMiller 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 HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

• Provides leadership to a shift / crew of manufacturing operations maintenance employees while maintaining a working role as a Journeyman on the maintenance team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately documents repairs, set-ups, PM and safety procedures to insure equipment reliability, quality control and improve overall operation of equipment.
• Actively participates in and contributes to machine and process design improvements.
• Actively supports all environmental and recycling efforts including the disposal of hazardous materials.
• May need to be HAZMAT certified.
• Assures effective shift turn-over communication on outstanding issues.
• Coordinates maintenance and repair activities with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure effective and timely machine repairs.
• Inspects, adjusts, programs, and repairs machinery/mechanisms and equipment according to work assigned including responsibility for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic work on equipment.
• Monitors and encourages on time reliability with work orders (emphasis on PM work orders, PM parties), adjusts work order due dates for individuals if warranted. Monitors emergency calls and respond if no one takes call.
• Monitors and maintains good 5's (housekeeping) and adherence to safety rules and practices in the Maintenance work space and job sites; conducts monthly shift / crew safety training.
• Monitors individuals' completed work orders to ensure that work is completed professionally and customers are satisfied.
• Provides input on each individual on respective shift(s) for performance reviews and training needs.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested.
• Recommends spare parts for inventory to support equipment reliability.
• Schedules overtime for production support and in-progress work orders.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

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 / Licenses and Certifications / Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent education required (i.e., GED).
• U.S. Department of Labor Journeyman's card in the mechanical/electrical field and three to five years of Journeyman experience - OR - (VanWagoner Only)
• Must have a Maintenance Certificate and be actively pursuing an Associates degree in welding and/or machine technology, or have a U.S. Department of Labor Journeyman's card in the mechanical/electrical field; plus three to five years of related work experience.
• Must have a minimum of 120 contact hours of additional training above the apprenticeship requirement.
• Demonstrated familiarity with machine control systems including air logic, relay logic, computerized numerical control (CNC) and programmable logic control (PLC) and the ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Prior successful work experience in a leadership capacity.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

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].