1st Shift Industrial Sewer - Holland Facility

MillerKnoll•Holland, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At HermanMiller, 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 HermanMiller 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 HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. GENERAL PURPOSE: Operates machinery to perform single and double needle sewing operations. Exhibits initiative in daily performance to provide quality products and services that meet/exceed customer demands and maintain a quality working relationship with team members. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics. Complete daily paperwork to track rejects, units completed, or other documentation as required. Inspect parts during assembly and upon completion to assure compliance with established product quality criteria. Maintain expected levels of order and cleanliness using 5S principles. Assists and provides feedback with machine repairs. Maintains productivity expectations to meet customer demands. Operate industrial sewing machine to join pre-cut and upholstery pieces; align 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. 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: Demonstrated ability to operate and program sewing machines for detailed assembly work. Ability to lift 40 lbs. and perform repetitive motions of bending, pushing, grasping, and pulling. Demonstrated ability to distinguish between colors of thread or fabric, fabric grains and patterns. Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and demonstrated attention to detail. Basic math, reading and communication skills. Ability to rapidly manipulate small parts and use power hand tools. Proven ability to work in a flexible work environment and adapt to overtime requirements as needed. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), or work experience which demonstrates performance competency.
Demonstrated ability to operate and program sewing machines for detailed assembly work.
Ability to lift 40 lbs. and perform repetitive motions of bending, pushing, grasping, and pulling.
Demonstrated ability to distinguish between colors of thread or fabric, fabric grains and patterns.
Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and demonstrated attention to detail.
Basic math, reading and communication skills.
Ability to rapidly manipulate small parts and use power hand tools.
Proven ability to work in a flexible work environment and adapt to overtime requirements as needed.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics.
Complete daily paperwork to track rejects, units completed, or other documentation as required.
Inspect parts during assembly and upon completion to assure compliance with established product quality criteria.
Maintain expected levels of order and cleanliness using 5S principles.
Assists and provides feedback with machine repairs.
Maintains productivity expectations to meet customer demands.
Operate industrial sewing machine to join pre-cut and upholstery pieces; align
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.