Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Prototyping of footwear concepts is crucial to product creation and decision-making at Nike! We do everything from incubating new designs and technologies to producing one-of-a-kind products for Nike’s most high-profile athletes and influencers. Our team is a vital component in crafting the future of Footwear, and the Bowerman Footwear Lab’s Toolmaking team is a crucial player that enables innovation and speed throughout Nike’s Footwear teams. As our Toolmaker, you'll work as part of the Nike Mold and Tooling Center (MTC) team. You'll set up and run various 3 and 5 axis Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines efficiently and independently. Communicate with our Programmers and the lead person to ensure a smooth process flow as you prepare material and tooling per the Programmers' set-up sheets and verbal instructions.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As a Nike Toolmaker, you will be an essential member of the Mold & Tooling team. Critical to supporting the overall strategy of the Bowerman Footwear Lab and mold Creation. In this role, you will be relied upon to help elevate and identify ways to accelerate our current manufacturing processes, challenges, quality, and tools including:
Set up and operate 3 and 5 axis machines
Use verbal and written communication to communicate timelines to manager, programmer, and end user
Measure finished parts and cutting tools using calipers, micrometers, and height gauge
Perform secondary operations using various hand tools and power tools
Provide feedback to programming and design team on any manufacturing issues
Perform daily maintenance task on all machines
Wipe down and remove chips daily
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will work cross-functionally and collaborate with CNC Programmers, Mold Design Engineers, and Maintenance to explore, develop, and deliver high quality and timely NIKE Tooling.
You will be interacting with partners in Nike's Global Footwear, Innovation, and Dimension teams to create first round tooling.
WHAT YOU BRING
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
Associate's degree in Machine Technology or a related field
Thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environment; familiarity working on CNC’s, Cutters, or related technologies
Passion for making; technical confidence working with your hands
Versatile, detail-oriented, problem-solving skills, and comfort operating in ambiguity
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
