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Location: Mainsite / Zeeland
Shift: 2nd (3pm - 11pm, M-F)
GENERAL PURPOSE
- Performs advanced breakdown and preventive maintenance (PM) that includes inspection, repair, and revision of complex/sophisticated plant machinery/mechanisms, manufacturing and/or facilities related 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Actively participates and contributes to systems and/or equipment process design and improvements.
- Actively supports all environmental and recycling efforts including the disposal of hazardous materials.
- May need to be HAZMAT certified.
- Adheres to all corporate and department safety guidelines and procedures.
- Attends and, may conduct, safety training classes to keep current.
- 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, manufacturing and/or facilities related equipment.
- Directs contractors in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems/equipment involving voltage greater than 500.
- 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 makes electrical/mechanical repairs to plant machinery, manufacturing and/or facilities related equipment according to work assigned.
- Installs, makes alterations to, and rebuilds equipment.
- Insures the working area, tools and equipment are maintained in a clean, organized and safe manner.
- Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
- Programs a PLC to implement machine enhancements.
- Recommends and is involved in systems and/or equipment modifications with management and engineering.
- Recommends spare parts for inventory to provide equipment reliability.
- Required to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Responsibilities may include:
- Responsible for all repairs and installation of electrical systems and components up to 500 volts.
- Starting from a control concept, designs and builds control systems.
- Troubleshoots and repairs machine control and/or support systems.
- Troubleshoots electrical problems, including, but not limited to: power circuits, relay logic systems, PLC systems, and facilities related systems.
- Works with internal business partners to insure effective and timely machine changeovers, set-ups and projects.
- Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
- Additional Essential Functions
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 / Licenses and Certifications /Skills and Abilities
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- Must have an Electrical Journeyman's license valid in the state employed and minimum of three to five years of Journeyman experience..
- Work experience in a leadership capacity necessary.
- In addition to a journeyman's license, must have one of the following: 16 credit hours of related classes, 120 contact hours of additional training, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must obtain a Herman Miller, Inc. forklift and aerial platform operator's license.
- Other equipment licensing as required by location or assignment.
- Demonstrated technical aptitude, initiative, and leadership abilities required for this level.
- Must have the ability to interpret schematic drawings, diagrams and printed instructions to trouble shoot and resolve mechanical/electrical problems.
- Must be able to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated project management of a minimum of forty hours and value of $25,000 required.
- Computer literacy necessary.
- Some overnight, and possibly overseas, travel required for machine qualification runs and technical training.
- Must keep the organization current by implementing updates and changes to the National Electrical Code.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Additional Skills and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The 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 accommodations 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. HermanMiller 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 [email protected].
