Machine Repair Electrician

Why join us?
Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Since 1938, we have been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure.
Our purpose is to 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.
GENERAL PURPOSE

• Responsible for the maintenance of production equipment/machinery in support of the manufacturing operations.
• 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm)
• Location Muskegon

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Actively participates and contributes to machine and process design and improvements.
• Actively supports all environmental and recycling efforts including the disposal of hazardous materials.
• May need to be HAZMAT certified.
• Adheres to all corporate and department safety guidelines and procedures.
• Attends safety training classes to keep current.
• Aids in the design, assembly, and/or fabrication of all types of equipment and special machines.
• Contributes to plant layout to facilitate the moves, relocation, and installation of plant machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Documents repair, set-ups, maintenance, PM and safety procedures to insure equipment reliability, quality control and improve overall operation of equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts, programs, and repairs machinery/mechanisms and equipment according to work assigned and is responsible for
• mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic work on equipment.
• Insures the working area, tools and equipment are maintained in a clean, organized and safe manner.
• Performs installation of, makes alterations to, and rebuilds plant machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Provides mentorship to apprentices, co-workers and manufacturing employees as directed.
• Recommends and is involved in systems and machine modifications with management and engineering.
• Recommends spare parts for inventory to provide equipment reliability.
• Works with Engineering, Production, and Quality to insure effective and timely machine changeovers and set-ups.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Additional Essential Functions
• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Journeyman Machine Repair or Industrial Electrician Req.
• State of Michigan Electrical License Req.

Skills and Abilities
One of the following is required:

• (1) High school diploma or its equivalent,
• (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Herman Miller, Inc., Forklift, Aerial Platform, or other equipment Operator's License.
• Proven proficiency in reading blue prints, equipment manuals, drawings and schematics.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude for mechanical reasoning.
• Posses a well motivated work style and excellent written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of employees to complete work assignments.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime to support customer requests.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education work shops both internal and external as necessary.
• May need to be HAZMAT certified depending on location/work assignment.

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 everyone. Knoll 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.