Tool & Fixture Apprentice: CNC Machining Path & Growth

MillerKnoll, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll, Inc. is seeking motivated candidates for an Apprentice Tool/Fixture maker role in Michigan. You will embark on a 4- to 5-year program to become a Journeyman, learning to build, modify, and install production machinery and fixtures.

You will train in CNC operation, read blueprints, and collaborate with engineering and production teams while complying with HMPS safety standards and using shop software.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must obtain a Herman Miller Inc. Fork lift license.
• Demonstrated ability to read blue prints, equipment manuals, drawings and schematic.
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment.
• Possess a well motivated work style and excellent written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of employees to complete work assignments.
• Willingness to participate in internal and external classes to advance learning.
• Demonstrated ability to use office communication/automation software currently being used at HMI.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of Journeyman Tool/Fixture makers and complete the Apprentice Tool/Fixture program in 4-5 years.
• Attend and successfully complete formal classroom training programs.
• Learn to perform all duties required for the Journeyman Tool/Fixture maker.
• Develop, build, and install modifications to production machines; create prototype machines and fixtures.
• Document modifications or changes to designs and communicate changes to engineering.
• Support HMI safety policies and work with engineering, vendors, customers, and management.
• Learn proper use of hand tools for fitting and assembling gauges, and other mechanical equipment.
• Operate and program CNC machines and make parts from prints or CAD/CAM software.
• Successfully complete an Apprentice program in a 4-5 year period with evaluations every six months.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

CNC operation

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

English language proficiency

Willingness to learn

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

MillerKnoll, Inc. is seeking motivated candidates for an Apprentice Tool/Fixture maker role in Michigan. You will embark on a 4- to 5-year program to become a Journeyman, learning to build, modify, and install production machinery and fixtures.

You will train in CNC operation, read blueprints, and collaborate with engineering and production teams while complying with HMPS safety standards and using shop software.