Machine Repair Mechanic

MillerKnollZeeland, MI
$33 - $44Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced mechanical breakdown and preventive maintenance (PM) that includes inspection, repair, and revision of complex/sophisticated plant machinery/mechanisms and manufacturing equipment. Enhances/improves machine utilization to insure process repeatability, uptime and reduce change over and set-up times. Performs breakdown maintenance by troubleshooting, repairing and documenting. Partners with management, engineering and vendors regarding new machinery/equipment selection, specifications, set-up and operator training. May act in a lead capacity and provide direction to other employees.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education required.
  • Must have a U.S. Department of Labor Journeyman's card in the mechanical repair field.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to obtain a Herman Miller, Inc. forklift, aerial platform or other equipment operator's license.
  • Must be able to perform all essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

  • May need to be HAZMAT certified.

Responsibilities

  • Actively participates and contributes to machine and process design and improvements.
  • Actively supports all environmental and recycling efforts including the disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Aids in the design, assembly, and/or fabrication of all types of equipment and special machines.
  • Contributes to plant layout to facilitate the moves, relocation, and installation of plant machinery and manufacturing equipment.
  • Documents repair, set-ups, maintenance, PM and safety procedures to insure equipment reliability, quality control and improve overall operation of equipment.
  • Inspects, adjusts, programs, and repairs machinery/mechanisms and equipment according to work assigned.
  • Insures the working area, tools and equipment are maintained in a clean, organized and safe manner.
  • Performs installation of, makes alterations to, and rebuilds plant machinery and manufacturing equipment.
  • Recommends and is involved in systems and machine modifications with management and engineering.
  • Recommends spare parts for inventory to provide equipment reliability.
  • Responsible for mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic work on equipment.
  • Works with Engineering, Production, and Quality to insure effective and timely machine changeovers and set-ups.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Benefits

  • Our purpose design for the good of humankind.
  • Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand.
  • We are redefining modern for the 21st century.
  • Our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
  • We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
  • This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
  • MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
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