Tool Fixture Maker Apprentice

MillerKnoll•Holland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tool/Fixture maker trainees will work under the supervision of Journeyman Tool/Fixture makers, and be required to successfully complete the Apprentice Tool/Fixture program in a 4-5 year period. Attends and successfully completes formal classroom training programs. Learn to perform all duties required for the Journeyman Tool/Fixture maker.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Must obtain a Herman Miller Inc. Fork lift license.
Demonstrated technical aptitude for mechanical reasoning.
Proven proficiency in reading blue prints, equipment manuals, drawings and schematic.
Demonstrated success working in a team environment.
Posses 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.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Must be able to comprehend and speak the English language.
Must attain a minimum of 'C' grade in all required classes.
Successfully complete an Apprentice program in a 4-5 year period, including 500-600 hrs of predetermined classroom instruction.

Nice To Haves

Apply HMPS problem solving principals to develop solutions.
Continuous learner
Quality focus on all job duties
Self motivated

Responsibilities

Develop, build, and install modifications to production machines.
Make prototype machines, and assembly fixtures.
Document modifications or changes to designs and communicate changes to engineering.
Embrace and support HMI safety polices.
Interact daily with engineering, vendors, customers, and management.
Learn proper use of hand tools for fitting and assembling gauges, and other mechanical and metal-forming equipment.
Learn safe methods to operate milling machines, lathes, grinders, welding, saws, drill presses, hydraulic presses, sanding equipment, and CNC machinery.
Make service calls to other plants.
Operate and program CNC machines and make parts from prints or Cad/Cam software.
Support a collaborative team environment.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.