Senior Industrial Sewer

Why join us? Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating environments where people want to be—spaces that stimulate creative and analytical thinking, strengthen organizational culture, and communicate trust to clients and visitors. 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. About this Opportunity As a Senior Industrial Sewer working at Geiger, you'll operate machinery to perform single and double needle sewing operations. You will exhibit initiative in your daily performance to provide quality products and services that meet/exceed customer demands, as well as maintain a quality working relationship with other team members. What You'll Do You'll have opportunities to speak up, solve problems, lead others, and be an owner every day as you . . . Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics. Complete daily paperwork to track rejects, units completed, or other documentation as required. Inspect parts during assembly and upon completion to ensure compliance with established product quality criteria. Maintain expected levels of order and cleanliness using 5S principles (organizational skills). Make minor repairs to assigned machines. Operate the industrial sewing machine to join pre-cut and upholstery pieces and align pieces to preserve grain and/or pattern. Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. Provide guidance, coaching, and training to less experienced team members. Report any equipment or safety concerns immediately to ensure a safe work environment. Sound Like You? You might be just who we’re looking for if you have . . . A high school diploma or equivalent, or work experience which demonstrates performance competency. Ten or more years of experience sewing in a manufacturing/production environment, preferably in high-end contract furniture. A demonstrated ability to work autonomously and the ability to take on work with minimum to no supervision. The ability to be highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven in your work. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of workflow and business objectives. The ability to assist with the coordination of workflow. Proficiency in sewing all current product accurately and the ability to easily adapt to the introduction of new products. A comprehensive understanding of the notch system and the ability to sew the most complex patterns utilizing all types of materials. An advanced understanding of the fundamentals of a sewing machine and the ability to perform minor maintenance. A demonstrated ability to operate and program sewing machines for detailed assembly work. The ability to lift 40 pounds and perform repetitive motions of bending, pushing, grasping, and pulling. A demonstrated ability to distinguish between colors of thread or fabric, fabric grains, and patterns. Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and a demonstrated attention to detail. Basic math, reading, and communication skills. The ability to rapidly manipulate small parts and use power hand tools while operating the sewing machine. A proven ability to work in a flexible work environment and adapt to overtime requirements as needed. The ability to perform all essential job functions of the position with or without accommodations. Herman Miller is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. Who We Hire? Simply put, we hire everyone. Geiger 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 is a collective of design brands coming together to remake modern for the 21st century. Want to be part of a team that’s making a positive impact? From creating spaces that help people live and work better to lifting our local and global communities, MillerKnoll is working hard to make a difference. Join us as we design a more equitable, sustainable, and beautiful future together. Enter your email address to tell us about yourself. We will keep you informed about job opportunities and events that match your interests.