What are the responsibilities and job description for the Model Maker Intern position at Haworth, Inc.?
Company Overview
At Haworth, we're not just creating office furniture; we're shaping dynamic workspaces. As a global leader in workspace solutions, we're on a journey to redefine the future of work. Our headquarters in Holland, MI, is the hub of innovation, and we are excited to bring on our summer 2025 intern cohort to help continue driving creativity and progress.
Why Haworth :
Culture of Innovation : Join a company that values innovation and empowers its employees to think outside the box.
Hands-On Experience : Gain real-world skills through meaningful projects and work directly with teams across departments.
Career Growth : Test drive a career in your field and learn from professionals. Build your network, skills and resume.
Haworth is a global leader in workspace design, with a legacy of innovation spanning over 70 years. As a family-owned business, Haworth maintains the agility and customer-focus of a smaller company while designing and manufacturing products that are distributed worldwide. Interns join one of Haworth's dedicated product, manufacturing, or service teams, gaining hands-on experience working directly with industry experts. Projects provide exposure to Haworth's full portfolio, from award-winning furniture to architectural interior products and comprehensive workspace solutions.
Haworth's culture is defined by connectivity, collaboration, and continual learning. We foster a work environment where employees actively engage with our spaces and products. Our headquarters doubles as a dynamic showroom, where many dealers and customers visit to experience our designs firsthand. This unique environment allows you to interact directly with the spaces and furniture you help create, fostering a deeper connection to your work and the impact it has on our clients.
Job Overview
We are currently looking for paid Model Maker Interns to join our team in Holland, MI. This position will be working onsite at the Haworth Corporate Headquarters Plant.
Get ready for an adventurous summer as a Haworth intern! You'll join a cohort of around 50 other dynamic interns for a 12-week program packed with hands-on learning. After a few weeks, you’ll be attending NeoCon, the largest commercial design event in the world. There you will get an insider's look at all the latest industry trends and innovations. Throughout the summer you will dive into real projects that will give you a taste of what it's like to work in a leading business and manufacturing environment.
Each week brings new experiences as a group. Sharpen your skills with interactive workshops on networking, public speaking, and using AI tools in a business environment. Connect with mentors and see all areas of the office and manufacturing processes. Then unwind at intern-only social events where you can meet people from all corners of the business. By the end of the summer, you'll leave with real skills, an expanded professional network, and memories to last a lifetime. This is your chance to take your career to new heights!
Working with model shop team, you will have the opportunity to learn supervision, coordination, project management, and be technical executive of the work, working on different materials and machines. You will also have the opportunity to assist with a variety of exciting projects including : building case goods, fabricating simple bracketry, wood working, simple machining, upholstery, and welding.
Required Qualifications
- Part-time or full-time college enrollment who have completed or will complete an associate’s degree in Prototype and Design or Model Design by the Fall of 2025. (Similar degree or certifications may be considered)
- Ability to work On-site in Holland, MI from May 2025 to August 2025.
- Applicant must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for the position.
- Ability to bend and climb in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. alone, and up to 100lbs, with accommodations.
- Ability to read blueprints, utilize Geometry, and calculate tolerances.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite : Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Woodworking, Metal Fabrication, Welding, and Surface Finishing.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following :
