Tool​/Fixture Maker

Why join us?

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 Miller Knoll 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 Miller Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

• Develops, constructs and alters a wide variety of fixtures, gauges and automated machines.
• Performs Tool Room operations involving extremely close tolerances.
• Plans construction procedures and methods to complete assignments as well as selecting proper materials.

• Computes dimensions, determines machining methods and material or parts required.
• Continuously improve skill set.
• Demonstrated use of good judgement, balancing cost, quality and timing.
• Effectively uses design tools, E-drawings/Solidworks to complete machining and build tasks.
• Fabricates components and assembles tools, machines and fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches and models.
• Operates and programs CNC equipment.
• Performs precision work to exacting tolerance and dimensions, using a variety of hand and precision tools.
• Provide guidance and instruction to help develop team members in specific areas of expertise.
• Reviews designs, uses substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems.
• Solves problems related to unusual materials, work holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods or production process.
• Supports break downs, drop in jobs, and installations.
• Works effectively under extremely tight deadlines.

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

• 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 - Not Parsed
• Other High school diploma or equivalent education required.

• Must have a U.S. Department of Labor Journeyman's card and complete an apprenticeship program.

• Demonstrated technical aptitude is required for this position.
• Must be able to obtain appropriate licensing for any special equipment required for the position to include hilo/ personal cart.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have the flexibility to change work schedule to support break downs, drop-in jobs, and installations.
• Understanding of continuous improvement lean processes in preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools used in the HMI operations environment.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

• 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.

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Miller Knoll 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.