Assembly Technician

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge.

Location: Manitowoc

Shift Hours: 6am to 2pm Monday through Friday with Occasional Overtime

We offer competitive base wages starting at $19.00/hour, with pay increasing based on experience.

Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assembly Technician to join our Wall Department. The ideal candidate will work across multiple work centers, contributing to various tasks including assembling wall panels, material handling, cutting plastic, pulling product from warehouse for orders and maintaining a neat and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cut plastic materials accurately and efficiently.
• Assemble wall panels according to specifications.
• Handle materials and manage inventory in the department warehouse.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Glazing- accurately cutting, bundling & labeling of parts
• Plastics & Aluminum Cutting- accurately cutting, documenting, & inspecting of parts
• Genius Corners- properly grove & bend sliding door covers & genius corner base covers
• Edging- properly operating mini-melt glue unit & spray gun as well as pulling trim corners for fabric tack-able shells
• Filler Panel- Correctly assemble shells into frame, use of nip roller
• Assembly of Mushrooms & Stiffeners- assemble stiffeners & mushrooms to shells, operate nip roller & staple tack-able shells

Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail and precision in cutting and assembly tasks.
• Physical stamina to handle materials and perform repetitive tasks.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean workspace.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company funded ESOP
• Monthly Goalsharing Bonus program
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Onsite nurse and physical therapist
• Onsite fitness center
• Education reimbursement

Ready to join our team?


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Join us at KI and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth!

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.