Machine Operator 1st Shift - Zeeland

millerknoll; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking an Operations Technician 2 to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble products and operate machinery, following lean principles to meet customer demand and quality standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, performing multiple processes, collaborating with team members, and occasional overtime. Cross-training across departments helps you grow within our pay-for-skills program while contributing to safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or relevant work experience.
• Ability to perform basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.
• Able to stand, lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Willing to cross-train to learn additional functions.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialty machinery to fabricate, assemble or move products.
• Maintain and monitor machinery for proper function.
• Perform multiple processes using various equipment to meet specs.
• Produce high-quality products delivered on time.
• Collaborate with team to solve problems and pursue improvement.
• Rotate through stations as needed.
• Work overtime as required.
• Follow lean manufacturing principles and safe work habits.

Skills

Machine Operation

Quality Control

Cross-Training

Safety Awareness

Communication

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Work experience

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE

An Operations Technician 2 is part of our pay for skills program and allows individuals to continue to build skills providing opportunity to increase their compensation. Individuals at Level 2 have accumulated 3-4 skill blocks. Skill blocks may include skills in Assembly, Machine Operation or Material Handling. As an entry level Operations Technician, you will assemble products and/or related parts in a manufacturing setting at a standard rate of work based on customer demand and lean manufacturing principles to satisfy the customer and to provide high quality products delivered in a timely manner. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Cross-training in other departments to learn additional functions is required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Individuals with Machine Operation skills operate specialty machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble or move products meeting all necessary specifications and quality control standards.
• Maintains and monitors machinery to ensure proper function.
• Performs multiple processes using a variety of equipment in a manufacturing setting, dependent upon the department processes.
• 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.
• The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.
• Required to learn additional functions through cross-training in other departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Regular and predictable attendance based on scheduled hours.
• Rotates through the department work stations based on business need.
• Works overtime as needed.
• 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

One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency.

Machine Operation 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 such as calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals.
• Demonstrated willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment and influence 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.

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.

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 es