Machine Builder Apprentice

General Purpose

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.

Essential Functions

• Attend and successfully complete formal classroom training programs.
• Learn to perform all duties required for the Journeyman Tool/Fixture maker.
• Apply HMPS problem solving principles to develop solutions.
• 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 policies.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.