Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community.

POSITION PROFILE

This position is under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties with minimal supervision from creating a safe work environment to assisting with production equipment troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining in order to support the achievement of the Knoll’s business goals and objectives.

Daily Duties

• Repairs and maintains plant equipment such as, but not limited to, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment (cylinders, valves, controls, & sensors), conveyor systems, part fixtures, servo drives/motors, electrical motors, automated manufacturing equipment, bearings, safety sensors, motion controls, sewing/textile equipment, control systems, and PLCs
• Utilizes proper lockout/tagout, confined space, and hot work permit procedures to maintain a safe environment while following EHS/regulatory procedures
• Takes ownership of designated equipment, while also working on undesignated equipment
• Performs Preventative Maintenance tasks effectively and efficiently by the assigned completion date while staying in budget
• Utilizes mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings/schematics where applicable to assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and/or repairs
• Utilizes Ladder Logic Schematics to assist with troubleshooting
• Utilizes tools and shop equipment such as, but not limited to, general hand tools, drill press, lathe, mill, bandsaw, and presses
• Helps with installing, modifying, and/or updating of equipment as required
• Creates detailed reports of diagnoses and repairs performed on equipment with CMMS
• Follows and promotes GMPs and other quality programs related to the maintenance department
• Helps to maintain an accurate inventory of parts
• Purchases required parts and works with vendors as required
• Maintains a clean work/production environment daily and after maintenance work has been performed
• Participates in Continuous Improvement events including Kaizens
• Helps to create and maintain TPM programs
• Required to work other assigned shifts as to meet business needs
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to read, understand, and utilize mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings/schematics
• Has a forklift license or the willingness/ability to attain and keep one
• Has welding knowledge/experience or the willingness/ability to become proficient in welding (MIG/TIG)
• Has a basic understanding of PLC systems & Ladder Logic (Allen Bradley a plus)
• Possesses interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships within the team and the organization
• Understands Continuous Improvements and lean methodology and implements/utilizes lean philosophies/techniques
• Understands and utilizes Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Possesses a high level of urgency and can work with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with CMMS for Preventative Maintenance data input and Inventory Management (Maximo a plus)

Minimum Qualifications

• Possesses a High school diploma or GED with a technical certification in related field
• Has 1-5 years of manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience with the ability to work in a team setting or alone
• Has 1+ year of mechanical, electrical, and PLC experience
• Has prior troubleshooting and Preventative Maintenance experience
• Has prior robotic system repair/maintenance experience
• Has conveyor system repair/maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses an Associate Degree in maintenance, mechatronics, or an engineering related discipline
• Has prior laminator, water jet cutting, and/or sewing machine repair/maintenance experience
• Has used Root Cause analysis methodology

Knoll is an Equal Employment opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require an accommodation due to a disability at any time during the application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruiting@knoll.com.