Color Finish Technician

Company: GEIGER
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

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 To provide services that will insure that Geiger is able to supply customers with products that meet or exceed their expectations. Job function will focus on the creation, development, production, and management of standard and special wood finishing materials and the methods used to successfully apply them. Duties will require the employee to be actively involved with co-workers on the shop floor, in management, on the quality team, in sales and marketing, and in customer service. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Advocate safe and environmentally friendly ways of applying finish material, using personal protective devices, and disposing of finishing waste. Creation of 'stain to match samples' as requested by Stain to Match Database Administrator and/or Sales and Marketing Team. Evaluate properties of standard and special finishing materials upon receipt from supplier prior to release to the production floor per written work instructions. Evaluate/inspect discrepant materials and/or processes on the shop floor. Provide corrective actions based on findings. Manage the production of marketing related samples. Manufacture of 'production control ' samples for use as quality references by internal and external customers. Support Quality Control Team in the application and development of quality control related tools and standards on the shop floor. Train and instruct Production Staff in the proper methods of material application and finishing related tool usage, Verification of Purchasing Dept., Warehouse, and Production inventories for standard and special finish materials. 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 High school diploma or its equivalent. Two or more years of relevant production wood finishing experience. Formal or on-the-job training in wood finishing laboratory procedures Skills and Abilities Color perception that meets or exceeds requirements specified in Corporate Work Instruction 26. Willing to be flexible with work assignments and work off-shift hours as business needs require. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to make decisions based on a given set of written criteria. Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools currently being used in the Geiger office environment as well as BaaN and associated customized software. 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 careers_help@millerknoll.com. Employment Type: Full Time

Keywords: GEIGER, Chattanooga , Color Finish Technician, Professions , Atlanta, Tennessee