mechanical technician

electrician

Knoll, Inc.

Knoll takes care of the employees with good pay and benefits for a non-unionized factory;  at least when I worked there.  But employees are generally unhappy throughout the factory   There are strict rules and procedures in place that must be followed.  They have the factory set up like an assembly line and they do not want you thinking outside your box or deviating from your task.  Always return to work with a doctors note and don't be late.  You are a # not a name to them.  Talking to associate workers or deviating from a task will only get you into a grievance.  Management has created much politics you don't know who you can trust.  Human resource dept. will not take your side against the company if you have a problem or want to speak up.  Advice: do your job as outlined, stick to yourself and don't voice an opinion or they will find a way to remove you.

The hardest part about the job is packing the heaviest Special Cabins in the line cause you need a special tray to pack that heavy cabin.  Coworkers care for each other while working on the line.  The most enjoying part about this job is that you can relax every often from here to there while waiting for Cabins where you stand to do your part.  I learned that Cabins are hard to pack & create or make, they are not easy to do especially when you have small & big orders especially a mix up on the line.  Management isn't bad at all.  Working here makes you sleepy on the line for whatever reason it is, I'm not sure if sleeping early makes a difference while working on the line while doing your job.

Upon entering the shift, there is a daily meeting where our Team Leader explains to the crew what our daily goal number is and where everyone is working. Everyone then goes to their assigned station and does their job. Throughout the shift, we are monitored by the Supervisor. If you need any help, the co-workers are very friendly and willing to give you  advice. The hardest part of the job would be when there is a wrong order given or if the parts needed for the furniture isn't ready.

Honestly Knoll Inc. is a great job that offers so much. The only reason i had to leave the company was because i was moving back to my home town Collingwood, which is quite the drive with no transportation. i would definitely recommend anyone to Knoll, as i would return there myself if i could! Thank you again Knoll Inc. for the opportunity to be apart of the team!

My only legitimate complaint with how the factory floor is operated is that I was asked to go to a separate work station (sanding) while my normal work station was at the press boards. Other than that, so long as you have decent physical stamina, it's very enjoyable work. Just make sure you use the hearing protection properly.

Overall good company to work but the benefits and wages are way too low as compared to market. Recently the top management has changed and a number of people got fired. There is much more work then the past but no one is talking about the salary increment.

I was very fortunate to work with some extremely talented people. The history in modern art that knoll & knolltextiles have in furniture and fabric design is unparalleled by any other and it was an honour to work for them.

Pros:

- There is not any negative reinforcement so far
- You do not lose your job when you make your first minor mistake unlike some other places
- Work is at a steady pace, Knoll does not try to overwork you

Cons:

- Low salaries
- Company keeps temps for years and does not hire them permanently often
- Employees are not really friendly

to supply parts for the edge banding machine.
i did not learned much.
a complete lack of information of what you are doing,you have to wonder what to do, and nobody has the time to tell you..very noisy and dusty.
very long faces of co-workers.
not a good place to work

Wonderful place to work because challenges from day to day vary.
The people are very knowledgeable and open to learn.
The systems are able to adapt efficiently to customers needs.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Mechanical technician 1 salary reported	$60,000 per year
Electrician 1 salary reported	$29.51 per hour

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