Operations Technician - Metal Fabrication - 1st Shift

MillerKnoll•East Greenville, PA

About The Position

The Operations Technician works in the Metal Finishing Department on the first shift, safely and accurately loading and unloading the metal finishing conveyor and supporting all aspects of the metal coating process. The role makes on-the-spot quality judgments about conforming and non-conforming products. The position focuses on performance, quality control, on-time work, and flexibility. It requires taking ownership of safety, quality, and output; assisting fellow associates as needed; and using a best-practice mindset to support continuous improvement. The technician also completes housekeeping tasks, including cleaning floors, arranging hooks and pallets, and emptying recycling material.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or work experience that demonstrates performance competency.
Ability to lift and carry heavy parts, pallets, and returnable bins.
Ability to conduct preventative maintenance on the platherization system, pre-heat and cure ovens, and cool-down tunnels.
Ability to interpret scheduling sheets and related correspondence and paperwork.
Ability to inspect parts for quality and determine actions for non-conforming parts.
Ability to sand, scrap, and reorder non-conforming parts shortages.
Ability to maintain a fast pace when hanging and unloading parts on the line.
Ability to differentiate colors and compare shades against approved color sample plates.
Ability to use a paint measuring device and record quality and coverage measurements on process sheets.
Ability to use and maintain a scanner and printer.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately load and unload the metal finishing conveyor.
Support all aspects of the metal coating process.
Make on-the-spot quality judgments about conforming and non-conforming products.
Conduct preventative maintenance on the platherization system, pre-heat and cure ovens, and cool-down tunnels.
Interpret scheduling sheets, correspondence, and paperwork for conforming and non-conforming parts.
Inspect parts against quality criteria and determine the appropriate action for non-conforming parts.
Sand, scrap, and reorder non-conforming parts shortages.
Keep pace with line hanging and unloading.
Differentiate colors and check shade quality using approved color sample plates.
Use a paint measuring device to assess quality and coverage and record results on process sheets.
Use and maintain scanners and printers.
Complete housekeeping tasks, including cleaning floors, arranging hooks and pallets, and emptying recycling material.
Take ownership of safety, quality, and output, assist fellow associates as needed, and support continuous improvement.