Production Floater – Level 1

Grade 2 – Salary $18.75/hour
This position is for an existing vacancy. Who is Keilhauer?

Founded in 1981, Keilhauer is a privately owned, design-focused contract furniture manufacturer. Keilhauer manufactures seating and tables that makes work more comfortable for all. Keilhauer products are thoughtfully made to support communication and engagement in spaces such as meeting rooms, collaboration areas, lobbies and lunchrooms. Working with world-renowned furniture designers, Keilhauer is internationally recognized for award-winning design, built with extreme craftsmanship, to the highest environmental standards.

In order to serve our customers and meet the fluctuating demands of our production schedule, Keilhauer relies on Production Floaters to help shoulder the load. Production Floaters are multi-talented employees who are highly adaptable and are willing to lend their skills – and learn new ones – to help wherever it is needed. You embody Keilhauer’s “Yes we can!” approach to the workplace.

When there is an increase in volume, or a cell is shorthanded, the Supervisor or Plant Manager will ask you to fill a particular role. This may include Gluing, Sewing, Assembly, Upholstery, Webbing, Cutting or any other area under the umbrella operations at either of Keilhauer’s two facilities. You have a can-do attitude and get along well with others, so it is easy for you to join any team and be a positive contributor.

You are knowledgeable about various hand tools as well as quality expectations and strive to perform all tasks to the highest quality standards.

This entry-level role is best suited to dedicated, dependable team players with an interest in learning more than one skill. Keilhauer depends on your flexibility and skills in order to further our mission of making work comfortable for all.

• Works in any role necessary to ensure production of quality products on time
  • Responds positively when assigned to a new team or position.
  • Follows instructions on production or service orders, including the safe use of required tools.
  • Assembles parts and fittings into sub-assemblies and installs using air, electric and hand tools.
  • Measures and marks dimensions of parts to ensure a tight fit and a quality product.
  • Adjusts, repairs, and re-works parts and assemblies to ensure proper operation.
  • Open to learning new skills and pay attention to continuous improvement opportunities.
• Performs all tasks in keeping with Keilhauer’s safety and quality standards
  • Understands the importance of high-quality work in all areas and performs quality checks on assembled parts.
  • Reports any incidence of non-conformance or unacceptable quality on materials and components.
  • Maintains company equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly manner; informs Cell Leader/Supervisor of issues.
  • Follows all company and OSHA Safety regulations; works in a safe manner and uses personal protective equipment as instructed; reinforces housekeeping and Keilhauer’s core values.

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing or other related fields.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Completion of high school or training/education from a vocational/trade school is an asset.
• General knowledge of hand tools and their use.
• Ability to handle physical workload

• Communication: Must be able to read and write in English; must be able to speak English or communicate in American Sign Language (ASL); must work well with others and communicate respectfully.
• Mobility: Must be able to perform physical activities (reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, stretching, lifting); must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time on a cement floor; must maneuver across a cement floor to access various areas of the production facility; may be required to perform work function at either Keilhauer location; may be required to help in other areas to meet business needs.
• Manual Dexterity & Coordination: Must have strength, dexterity and coordination to regularly lift, grip and pull pieces up to 30 lbs.; use hands, wrists and fingers to manipulate various production pieces, grip and use various hand tools…