Job Information
Kimball International, Inc. Machine Operator - Kimball International, Fordsville, KY in Fordsville, Kentucky
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Do appropriate set up for parts to be run. Verify set up accuracy.
- Inspect for obvious damage, color consistency and alignment or any other material specifications and inspect parts for compliance to any other quality or workmanship standards.
- Document necessary information.
- Keep work space and equipment clean and well organized.
- Perform proper preventive maintenance as required on any equipment being used.
- Follow all safety guidelines and uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Identify nonconformities and follow nonconforming product procedures and be aware of disposition authority.
- Implement process improvements.
- Support the Vision and Guiding Principles and other policies of Kimball International and National Office Furniture.
- Follow and support the Quality system.
- Performs job rotation as directed.
- Support our Environmental Management System (EMS).
Skills to Perform This Role:
Interpersonal Skills
- Team Oriented
- Strong drive for success.
- Customer centric
- Possess a high degree of integrity.
- Ability to keep humor in the workplace.
- Ability to build & sustain relationships.
- Flexible and open to change.
- Tactful
- Assertive
- Positive attitude.
- Patient
- Honest and ethical
Communication Skills
- Good listener
- Effective communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Persuasive and credible
Skills to Perform This Role:
- Ability to adapt to and manage change.
- Good relationship builder
- Ability to motivate effectively.
Business Skills
- Understands how they influence results
- Results focused
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Environmentally conscious
Technical Skills
- Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines
- Able to comprehend and follow directions on a load card, SOR (if applicable) or OMS.
- Able to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently
- Skilled in the use of air driven hand tools
- Capable of setting up forms/fixtures to specifications
- Understands/follows proper lockout procedures
- Able to perform preventative maintenance to tools/equipment
- Able to maintain forms as appropriate.
- Able to comprehend and perform proper gluing processes
- Able to use required gauges and measuring devices
- Able to use load moving devices
- Ability to identify nonconformities
Kimball International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.