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Electro Mechanical Technician - 2nd Shift

MillerKnoll · East Greenville, PA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at MillerKnoll (industrial) in East Greenville, PA. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Kaizen, Root cause, PLC, Welding, Tooling, EHS / safety

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1866 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 73 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 59%
  • ✓ Welding 38%
  • ✓ PLC 32%
  • ✓ Tooling 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: MillerKnoll in East Greenville

2 other open roles at this site.

Full description from MillerKnollAs posted on their careers site.Show

Daily duties

  • ◆Attends to service calls and provides quality workmanship in a timely manner
  • ◆Repairs and maintains plant equipment such as, but not limited to, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment (cylinders, valves, controls, & sensors), conveyor systems, part fixtures, servo drives/motors, electrical motors, automated manufacturing equipment, bearings, safety sensors, motion controls, sewing/textile equipment, control systems, and PLCs
  • ◆Utilizes proper lockout/tagout, arc flash, confined space, and hot work permit procedures to maintain a safe environment while following EHS/regulatory procedures
  • ◆Performs Preventative Maintenance tasks effectively and efficiently
  • ◆Utilizes mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings/schematics where applicable to assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and/or repairs
  • ◆Helps with installing, modifying, and/or updating of equipment as required
  • ◆Creates detailed reports of repairs performed on equipment with CMMS
  • ◆Follows and promotes GMPs and other quality programs related to the maintenance department
  • ◆Maintains a clean work/production environment daily and after maintenance work has been performed
  • ◆Participates in Continuous Improvement events including Kaizens
  • ◆Required to work other assigned shifts as to meet business needs
  • ◆Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

  • ✓Able to read, understand, and utilize mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings/schematics
  • ✓Has a forklift license or the willingness/ability to attain and keep one
  • ✓Has welding knowledge/experience or the willingness/ability to become proficient in welding (MIG/TIG)
  • ✓Has a basic understanding of PLC systems & Ladder Logic (Allen Bradley a plus)
  • ✓Possesses interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships within the team and the organization
  • ✓Understands and utilizes Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • ✓Possesses a high level of urgency and can work with minimal supervision

Preferred qualifications

Familiar with CMMS for Preventative Maintenance data input and Inventory Management (Maximo a plus)

Qualifications

  • ✓Possesses a High school diploma or GED with a technical certification in related field
  • ✓Has 2-5 years of manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience with the ability to work in a team setting or alone
  • ✓Has 2+ years of mechanical, electrical, and PLC experience
  • ✓Has prior troubleshooting and Preventative Maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Possesses an Associate Degree in maintenance, mechatronics, or an engineering related discipline
  • ✓Has used Root Cause analysis methodology

Pay: Up to $35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll 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 complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com .

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Why join us?

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Knoll, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll 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 Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Position profile

This position is under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. The Electro-Mechanical Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties with minimal supervision from creating a safe work environment to assisting with production equipment troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining in order to support the achievement of MillerKnoll’s business goals and objectives.

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