Finish and Paint Technician
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Why join us?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 to 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.A Finish/Paint Technician must work to obtain the highest production and best quality from the paint line. The technician ensures that the main objective of the paint team is to satisfy the customer with a high-quality product delivered in a timely manner. It is expected that the technician will take ownership for decisions made in the paint room, problem solve, seek continuous improvement, and direct those working in the paint room as appropriate. All work must be completed with a high regard for safety of others and oneself.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Actively participates in MKPS improvement activities within current department or other departments.* Communicates needed information with other members of the team in a respectful manner.* Determine best way to hang parts for optimal paint coverage.* Fill hoppers with powder and properly perform color changes.* Know, practice, and monitor quality requirements according to specified quality criteria and according to audit plan throughout the paint system and react accordingly.* Monitor and maintain pre-treatment system washes.* Perform some preventative maintenance tasks.* Possesses a positive attitude toward other employees and a positive work ethic.* Provides direction and technical assistance to team members.* Provides positive leadership to others with his/her example.* Reads instructions, manuals and other written information in order to troubleshoot and repair spray equipment.* Set up and control automatics.* Takes ownership for the department's overall performance.* The use of a respirator is required for some essential job functions.* Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.QUALIFICATIONSTo 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 Licenses and Certifications Skills and Abilities* The recipient of a high school diploma or its equivalent.* Competent in basic math skills, such as adding and subtracting.* Ability to read manuals, instructions and measuring equipment.* Ability to read, understands, communicate, and interpret written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc., which are written in the English language.* Basic computer skills.* Able to work cooperatively with all team members to meet team goals.* Willing to adapt to continually changing environment.* Committed to team success through consistent and reliable attendance.* The desire to take ownership for the department's overall performance.* Proven ability to effectively communicate with others.* Ability and desire to learn finishing technology.* Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to others.* Positive attitude and work ethic.* Powder or liquid paint experience is a plus, but not required.* Excellent past performance and safety record required.* Willingness and ability to work with paint products.* Electronic and pneumatic experience is helpful.* Must not have facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the face piece and the face or that interferes with the valve functions of a respirator.* The use of a respirator is required for some essential job functions.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.Who We Hire?Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll 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.This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.MillerKnoll 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 MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at ...@millerknoll.com.