Machine Builder Apprentice
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. MillerKnoll scores B on the Alion truth index.
Why join us?
If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At HermanMiller, 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 HermanMiller 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 HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
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.
- Attends and successfully completes formal classroom training programs.
- Learn to perform all duties required for the Journeyman Tool/Fixture maker.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ability to work flexible hours and over time (to meet customer requirements)
- Apply HMPS problem solving principals to develop solutions.
- Apprentice will be under general supervision of a Journeyman Toolmaker(s).
- Continuous learner
- 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
- Must attain a minimum of 'C' grade in all required classes.
- Must be able to comprehend and speak the English language.
- Operate and program CNC machines and make parts from prints or Cad/Cam software.
- Quality focus on all job duties
- Self motivated
- Successfully complete an Apprentice program in a 4-5 year period, including 500-600 hrs of predetermined classroom
- instruction. Formal evaluation of classroom grades and on-the-job performance will be held every six months to assess progress in program by the Machine Tool Services leader.
- Support a collaborative team environment
- Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
- Additional Essential Functions
QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- Education/Experience - Not Parsed
Licenses and Certifications / Skills and Abilities
- 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.
- Additional Skills and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
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.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.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 [email protected].