Operations Technician/Systems Assembly - 1st Shift

MillerKnoll; East Greenville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking an Operations Technician to support our manufacturing processes across multiple areas, rotating as needed. You will read and interpret paperwork, measurements, and work orders to ensure accurate production and quality.

You will operate air tools, electric and hand tools safely, maintain workflow, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to meet ISO standards and provide on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and paperwork.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Familiarity with ISO quality criteria.
• Manual dexterity and steady hands.
• Ability to operate scanners and label machines.
• Willingness to perform repetitive tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple departments in a rotation to support production.
• Read and interpret associated paperwork for all job functions.
• Measure products to ensure correct customer specifications.
• Operate air tools, electric tools and hand tools safely.
• Maintain satisfactory workflow to ensure on-time production.
• Use computer to check product locations and work orders.
• Inspect, wrap and pack products to meet quality standards.
• Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Math skills

Quality control

ISO standards

Dexterity

Tools operation

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scanner

Label machines

Job description

Why join us?

If you’re looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you’ve come to the right place. At Knoll, 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 Knoll 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 Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

POSITION PROFILE

The Operations Technician works in multiple areas of the department on a rotation. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability and willingness to read and interpret associated paperwork with all job functions, measuring devices, set-up and operates all air tools, electric and hand tools in a safe manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to know which way to measure product to ensure the customer is receiving the correct product
• Ability to maintain satisfactory workflow to ensue on time production
• Ability to operate the scanner and label machines
• Ability to perform repetitive work on a daily basis
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and make various decisions
• Ability to use computer to check product locations, and obtain information about work orders
• Ability to visually identify colors, sizes, insides/outsides, lefts/rights and tops/bottoms
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of ISO work instructions and quality criteria, know where they are kept
• Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Must have manual dexterity
• The ability to inspect, wrap and pack all product to meet Knoll quality and ISO standards
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Additional Essential Functions

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Focuses on performance, quality control, on-time and flexing
• Shows initiative, flexibility and the desire to assist fellow associates as the task at hand requires
• Takes ownership for all aspects pertaining to their current job assignment (safety, quality, output, etc.)
• Performs all their duties in an open and objective manner, utilizing a best practice mindset to drive continuous
• improvement in all job related functions
• Participates in Kaizen events to improve job functions
• Completes their job requirements in a manner that supports and promotes several key company work-life objectives
• (safety, quality, productivity, on-time order completion, etc.)
• Performs daily housekeeping of work area before the end of the shift
• Develops into a Safety & Quality Champion

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].