Pattern Maker

Location: Greenville

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PA - East Greenville time type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR108048

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.
** GENERAL PURPOSE
** Creates patterns for multiple chair lines to facilitate processes through the chair plant and collaborates with other sites. 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. Completes all work with a high regard for the safety of others and oneself. Learns via cross-training in other departments.
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

*** Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy including pattern change request form and foam release chart.
* Consistently performs Statistical Process Control (SPC)/quality checks by utilizing measurement tools and devices.
* Consistently performs to Standard Work Instructions at each process and requests changes when needed.
* Creates Formaris software patterns in software systems, creates on PDS from dimensions, digitize paper pattern and adjusts on PDS.
* Documents yardage requirements for all seating products.
* Employs flexibility to meet team, department and plant goals.
* Knows and practices corporate, plant, and department safety guidelines.
* Knows and practices quality requirements according to specified quality criteria.
* Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to 5s and department safety guidelines.
* Makes CAD adjustments in PDS/Formaris software.
* Participates in HMPS improvement activities within current departments or other departments.
* Performs a minimum of 75% of the jobs in the department at the required rate (cycle time).
* Performs additional responsibilities as requested.
* Performs multiple activities using various processes and equipment such as the Gerber Pattern Design System (PDS), digitizer, plotter, sewing machines, fabric cutter, and leather cutter according to department needs.
* Reads and understands routings/drawings to produce parts to quality expectations.
* 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.
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* Skills and Abilities

*** High school diploma or its equivalent.
* Upholstery and sewing experience and understanding of sewing and upholstery processes.
* Proven PC skills along with CAD systems, preferably Gerber Equipment/Formaris.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools currently being used in the HMI office environment, including Word, Excel, Mainframe, Lotus Notes, Baan, PDM Link, EtQ database and Swatch. Ability to access and use information system databases.
* Experience in development and creation of patterns and pattern making techniques in a manufacturing environment.
* Must be familiar with COM process and testing procedures.
* Competent in basic math skills such as adding and subtracting.
* Ability to use required…