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Knoll · 2 hours ago

Pattern Maker

East Greenville, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Knoll is a company dedicated to design for the good of humankind, striving to redefine modern design for the 21st century. The Pattern Maker role involves creating patterns for multiple chair lines, ensuring high-quality production while collaborating with team members to solve problems and improve processes.

FurnitureManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

Responsibilities

Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy including pattern change request form and foam release chart

Consistently performs Statistical Process Control (SPC)/quality checks by utilizing measurement tools and devices

Consistently performs to Standard Work Instructions at each process and requests changes when needed

Creates Formaris software patterns in software systems, creates on PDS from dimensions, digitize paper pattern and adjusts on PDS

Documents yardage requirements for all seating products

Employs flexibility to meet team, department and plant goals

Knows and practices corporate, plant, and department safety guidelines

Knows and practices quality requirements according to specified quality criteria

Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to 5s and department safety guidelines

Makes CAD adjustments in PDS/Formaris software

Participates in HMPS improvement activities within current departments or other departments

Performs a minimum of 75% of the jobs in the department at the required rate (cycle time)

Performs additional responsibilities as requested

Performs multiple activities using various processes and equipment such as the Gerber Pattern Design System (PDS), digitizer, plotter, sewing machines, fabric cutter, and leather cutter according to department needs

Reads and understands routings/drawings to produce parts to quality expectations

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Qualification

Pattern making techniquesGerber Equipment/FormarisUpholsterySewingStatistical Process Control (SPC)Measuring toolsBasic math skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

High school diploma or its equivalent

Upholstery and sewing experience and understanding of sewing and upholstery processes

Proven PC skills along with CAD systems, preferably Gerber Equipment/Formaris

Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools currently being used in the HMI office environment, including Word, Excel, Mainframe, Lotus Notes, Baan, PDM Link, EtQ database and Swatch. Ability to access and use information system databases

Experience in development and creation of patterns and pattern making techniques in a manufacturing environment

Must be familiar with COM process and testing procedures

Competent in basic math skills such as adding and subtracting

Ability to use required measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc

Ability to read, understand, communicate and interpret written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc., which are written in the English language. Must be able to read drawings

Ability to bend, twist and stand for periods up to 10-12 hours

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Willing to be flexible with work assignments and possible hours as business needs require. Commits to meeting overtime requirements

Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals

Commit to team success through reliable attendance. Excellent attendance record required

Willing to work in and influence others in continually changing environment

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation