Why join us?
If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, 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 Geiger 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 Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Apply finish to manufactured product in a way that meets or exceed job related expectations for safety, quality, reliability, and environmental management. Problem solves with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement. Performs and completes all activities with a high regard for the safety of others and oneself. May learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Checks stain number, applies the proper stain, matching stain shade on the component to the sample board to obtain the desired stain shade, and wipes stained component down to achieve an even and uniform application.
Sands and tacks each component after the first application of polyurethane.
Ensures semi-daily cleaning of needle and tips of spray guns, repairs spray guns as needed, and changes polyurethane, thinner, or catalyst as needed.
Ensures the proper application of polyurethane using spray guns to include determining proper polyurethane application rate for the individual to eliminate runs and to apply the required two coats of 3mm thick topcoat.
Ensures the proper application of stains, toners, and dyes using spray guns.
Follows proper recycling procedures for proper disposal of items.
Follows Geiger's standard quality guidelines for all products.
Follows the requirements of good documentation practices when handling quality records or controlled documents.
Inspects personal work for quality, recognize flaws in finishing, and repair as necessary.
Learns and utilizes the proper method for finishing each component and continue to follow this exact method of finishing for each corresponding component.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must be able to work overtime as needed for production needs.
Must be safety oriented.
Utilizes lean manufacturing principles as trained or directed.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
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
One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency
Skills and Abilities
Previous finishing experience is preferred.
Must have good interpersonal skills.
Must be attentive to details.
Ability to match numbers from shop order print or on component part to stain number.
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to solve smaller problems that may arise while finishing components.
Ability to use a spray gun and an air palm sander.
Ability to work in a regulated environment.
Ability to read and understand safety data sheets when using chemicals.
Must have ability to seal, topcoat, spray/shade product to specification and quality standards.
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.
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].
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What We Do
MillerKnoll is a global collective of design brands built on the foundation of two icons of modernism: Herman Miller and Knoll. Our portfolio also includes furniture and accessories for commercial and residential spaces from Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, and Spinneybeck | FilzFelt. Guided by a shared purpose—design for the good of humankind—we generate insights, pioneer innovations, and champion ideas to help spaces better support how people live, work, and gather today. We reach customers across office, residential, healthcare, and education markets through a network of MillerKnoll dealers, all of whom are highly credentialed, independently owned businesses. In addition, we manage an ever-expanding global retail footprint delivering world-class brick-and-mortar and ecommerce experiences.
