Machine Operator

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, 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.

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 Geiger 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 Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

Operates 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.

• Operates specialty machinery and uses various processes and equipment to fabricate, manufacture, assemble or move products while meeting all necessary specifications and quality control standards.
• Calculates and derives dimensional information from all types of dimensional drawings.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Reads, understands, communicates, and interprets written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc., which are written in the English language.
• Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.
• Consistently performs SPC/quality checks by utilizing measurement tools and devices.
• Consistently performs to Standard Work Instructions at each process.
• Maintains clean, safe working environment according to 5s and department safety guidelines.
• Participates in HMPS improvement activities.
• Performs a minimum of 75% of the jobs in the department at the required rate (cycle time).
• Reads and understands routings/drawings to produce parts to quality expectations.
• Rotates through the department work stations based on business need.
• Sets up, loads, and operates manufacturing equipment.
• Regular and predictable attendance based on scheduled hours.
• Flexibility to work varied hours (surrounding assigned shift) as business needs require.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

• 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.
• Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in and knowledge of accessing and using information system computer databases.

• 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.

Miller Knoll is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal employment opportunity, including veterans and people 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 Miller Knoll Talent Acquisition at