Operations Technician - Metal (1st Shift)

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 Assembler is responsible for making on the spot, quality judgments on conforming and non-conforming line products. This position supports all aspects of the metal coating process.

• 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.
• 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.).
• Completes all housekeeping of work areas to include cleaning floors, arranging hooks & pallets, empty recycling material, etc.

Required Skills:

• Ability to conduct preventative maintenance on platherization system, pre-heat and cure ovens, cool-down tunnels
• Ability to interpret scheduling sheets and any other correspondence including paperwork for conforming and non-conforming parts.
• Ability to inspect parts for quality criteria and determine cause of action for non-conforming parts.
• Ability to sand, scrap, and reorder non-conforming parts shortages.
• Ability to lift & carry heavy parts, pallets and returnable bins.
• Ability to keep up a fast pace when line hanging and unloading.
• Ability to differentiate between colors and check quality of shades using approved color sample plates.
• Ability to use paint measuring device, for quality, coverage and to record this on process sheets.
• Ability to use scanner and printer and maintain them as well.

Required Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), or work experience which demonstrates performance competency.

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 [email protected].