Steelcase Inc. Grand Rapids , MI 49504
Posted 7 days ago
We are hiring Machine Operators to join our facilities in the Grand Rapids area. We are committed to providing the best service to our customers by efficiently and accurately producing custom-ordered office furniture to our customers. You would be joining a tight-knit team of dedicated individuals working to achieve business goals.
What You Will Be Doing:
Who You Are:
Required Skills and Competencies
Must have a thorough understanding of the relationship between machine settings and material.
Must have expert experience in trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
Must be capable of setting up complex parts to achieve acceptable quality, also capable of adjusting the machines computer controls to manage the correct speed, tension, etc. in order to maintain quality, safety and to ensure damage does not occur to the machine.
Must have a complete knowledge of how to develop new work Std for new product, work with Engineers and vendors on new process/parts, problem solve any issues with those groups.
Have ability to evaluate tooling conditions and adjust as needed.
Have ability to recognize steel variations and adjust machine as needed.
Work with scheduling to maximize production needs and setup of the machines…. handle shortages as it fits with daily schedule, operator determines how to run shortages.
Computer knowledge required, including SAP for ordering and tracking materials, s, and for email communications with engineering, quality, tooling, etc.
Able to follow established safety procedures to avoid injury too self and others.
Able to work standing constantly and with frequent bending and twisting.
Able to occasionally lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist; lift 50lbs from waist to shoulders; and push / pull up to 15 lbs.
Able to frequently carry 35-55 lbs.
Able to occasionally grasp with moderate force.
Required to read blueprints and use measuring tools (e.g. calipers, linear measuring machine, fixtures etc.) to ensure parts are within quality specifications and all specs on blueprint are transferred to parts. Must understand quality standards and part specifications.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
Able to read blueprints and use simple measuring tools (e.g., calipers, linear measuring machine, fixtures, etc.) to ensure that parts are within quality specifications
Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment
Why People Choose to Work With Us:
People are at the center of everything we do, both in the way we approach our work and in how we treat our employees. By joining Steelcase, you'll become part of a diverse community of people who come together every day to make products that impact millions of people at work around the world.
We recognize there is more to you than what you do at our company, which is why we take a holistic approach to wellbeing. We work hard to ensure your overall wellbeing - including the emotional, physical, and financial - is covered through a variety of services and offerings. We especially understand the importance of physical wellbeing at work, which is why you will find a clean, safe, and healthy work environment for yourself and others at Steelcase facilities.
You'll also be working at a company that believes we can make a real difference in the communities where we work and live by leveraging our scale and resources around the globe. We offer a variety of local programs for you to join us in being a force for good.
For more than 100 years, we have led the way in creating great experiences by offering a range of architecture, furniture, and technology products and services that help individuals bring a deeper sense of meaning and purpose to their work. With your help, we can help people work better, be inspired, and grow to their full potential.
What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
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