Machine Operator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates a variety of complex equipment or specific automated machinery or tools to fabricate, manufacture, assemble or move products meeting all necessary specifications and quality control standards.
• Maintains and monitors machinery and tools to ensure proper function.
• Calculates and derives dimensional information from all types of dimensional drawings.
• Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.
• Conducts activities to setup, load, operate, diagnose, debug and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Consistently performs to and assists in developing Standard Work Instructions at each process and requests changes when needed.
• Consistently performs, knows, and understands SPC/Quality checks by utilizing measuring tools and devices and react to specification data.
• Develops, performs, and teaches preventative/pro-active technical maintenance.
• Maintains a clean, safe, working environment according to 5s principles and department safety guidelines.
• Leads and participates in improvement activities within current department or other departments.
• Performs 100% of the machinery jobs in the department at the required rate (cycle time) depending on assignment.
• Reads, understands, and interprets routings/drawings / BOM (Bill of Material) so that parts are produced to quality expectations.
• Rotates through the department workstations based on business need.
• Trains others and assists in developing training tools as needed.
• Communicates effectively.
• Regular and predictable attendance based on scheduled hours.
• Works overtime as needed.
• 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 accommodation.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in reading dimensional production drawings and specifications.
• 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 and devices such as calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.
• Must have the ability to develop, perform preventative / pro-active technical maintenance.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the team to meet goals.
• Demonstrated willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment, and to identify, teach, and lead others.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to talk and to be able to hear and see with or without correction.

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 participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

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