Master Craftsperson
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Why join us
If youre looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career youve come to the right place. At DatesWeiser were 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 to design for the good of humankind. Its the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of DatesWeiser 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 DatesWeiser to support causes that align with our values so we can build a more sustainable equitable and beautiful future for everyone.
Position Summary: The Master Craftsman
Methods & Mentorship Leader plays a pivotal role in preserving systematizing and transferring high-level woodworking expertise within the organization. As the bridge between decades of hands-on experience and the next generation of skilled workers this position ensures knowledge is not lost but transformed into scalable teachable methods that uphold the companys commitment to precision quality and craftsmanship.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Standardization & Knowledge Capture
- Document legacy construction practices including tools jigs sequences tolerances and finishing techniques.
- Convert undocumented methods into formal SOPs and visual standards.
- Work with Engineering to align build methodologies with design intent and optimize manufacturability.
- Work to develop document and train in correct repair techniques and skills
2. Apprentice Training & Development
Create and lead structured onboarding and skills training for new craftsmen and apprentices.
Help develop modular learning materials including training cards videos and job aids.
Define and track skill progressions through a formalized craftsmanship ladder and mentorship program.
3. Craftsmanship Mentorship & Coaching
Serve as on-floor mentor and coach during live production guiding team members in proper technique.
Provide real-time correction performance feedback and encouragement for developing craftsmen.
Host weekly hands-on workshops focused on precision joinery and finish quality.
4. Process Improvement & Cultural Stewardship
Lead small-group kaizen events aimed at improving product flow minimizing rework and enhancing build quality.
Establish a Pride in the Craft culture that celebrates craftsmanship excellence.
Archive legacy knowledge using digital tools (video photo and text).
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
25 years of high-level woodworking experience
Ability to work among peers engineers and production staff
Skilled communicator mentor and teacher
Ability to document and translate intuitive methods into structured systems
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. Were committed to equal opportunity employment including veterans and people with disabilities.
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 .
Employment Type
Full-Time
