Manufacturing • CNC • Skilled Trades • Full-Time
Location: Livonia, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Employer: Burke Architectural Millwork
Burke Architectural Millwork is a small, high-skill custom millwork and cabinetry advanced woods manufacturer serving commercial and luxury residential projects. We are seeking an entry-level manufacturing employee interested in building long-term skills in wood manufacturing, CNC operations, and skilled trades.
This role is designed as a paid pre-apprenticeship position that may lead to enrollment in a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Registered Apprenticeship for the occupation of Woodwork Manufacturing Specialist (multi-skilled combining: CAD, CNC, cabinet building/panel processing, coating/finishing, installation, estimating, project management.)
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
This position is not an automatic apprenticeship placement.
All new hires must work 6–9 months as a regular full-time employee to determine suitability for apprenticeship enrollment. Apprenticeship sponsorship is based on demonstrated:
WHO SHOULD APPLY
This position is well-suited for:
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Entry-level manufacturing workers
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Recent high school graduates with AutoCAD, CNC, engineering, CTE experience
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Students early in community college or university programs in manufacturing, woodworking, CNC, CAD course experience
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Individuals interested in CNC, woodworking, cabinetmaking, installation, all aspects of custom architectural millwork
JOB DUTIES & TRAINING
Employees will receive both On-The-Job (OJT) and Required Technical Instruction (RTI) training across multiple areas of the shop, including:
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Basic CNC router operation and setup (industrial equipment)
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Manufacturing and fabrication of custom cabinets and millwork
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Creating and reading AutoCAD shop drawings and blueprints
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Material processing and handling
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Woodworking machines and tools
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Finishing and coating support
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Installation support and jobsite awareness
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Workplace safety and quality control
This is not a single-machine or assembly-line position.
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY
Employees who successfully complete the initial employment period of 6 - 9 months may be considered for enrollment in our DOL-registered Woodwork Manufacturing Specialist apprenticeship, a nationally recognized, competency-based program.
Employees who complete the U.S. Department of Labor–registered Woodwork Manufacturing Specialist apprenticeship earn a nationally recognized, portable credential and are recognized as having achieved journeyperson-level competency in the occupation.
The credential belongs to the apprentice and is recognized by employers across the United States.
Apprenticeship enrollment is earned, not guaranteed.
PAY & BENEFITS
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$21.00 – $30.00+ per hour, based on skills, performance, and progression
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Full-time employment
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Day shift
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Overtime as needed
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Paid on-the-job training
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Long-term career pathway in advanced woods manufacturing and skilled trades
