Furniture Manufacturing Technician - Top Line

Manufacturing Position

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. 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 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.

This position assembles furniture products and/or related parts in a manufacturing setting at a standard rate of work based upon customer demand and lean manufacturing principles to satisfy the customer and to provide high quality products delivered in a timely manner. Problem solves with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement activities. 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.

• Perform hands-on production tasks related to furniture/component production in accordance with established work instructions and quality standards.
• Read, interpret, and follow written and verbal production instructions, work orders, and technical documentation.
• Operate basic production tools and equipment safely and efficiently; inspect equipment prior to use and report any safety, quality, or mechanical concerns to the supervisor.
• Inspect furniture components and finished surfaces to ensure proper application, appearance, and adherence to quality requirements.
• Accurately complete required production, quality, and inventory documentation to support manufacturing records and traceability.
• Rotate through multiple production workstations and demonstrate the ability to perform at least 75% of departmental technician functions at established cycle times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S standards and departmental safety guidelines.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement, teamwork, and problem-solving activities within the department and across departments as needed.
• Work overtime as required to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance based on scheduled work hours.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production goals and overall business objectives.

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.

Skills and Abilities:

Competent in basic math skills such as counting, adding, and subtracting. 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.

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. 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 40 lbs.

Required to communicate and to be able to see with or without correction.

Who We Hire? Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Miller 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.

Miller Knoll 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 Miller Knoll Talent Acquisition at