CNC Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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Looking for skilled machinists and programmers looking for a challenge. Are you looking for a little more variety in your work?

Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Morris Midwest, is a division of Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America. It is a regional distributor of CNC machine tools, tooling and accessories, and related engineering and support services. We are seeking a motivated Preventative Maintenance Technician willing to learn. This role will provide exciting opportunities to work for a multidimensional company in a fast-paced, growing industry.

Summary of Responsibility:

Our Applications Engineers are bringing expertise in the newest technology in machines, cutting tools, and programming software. We need your validated experience to bring innovative ideas to our customers. Morris is looking for the brightest machinists and programmers to offer the best training, problem solving, customer support and solutions that are unmatched by our competitors.

What You Will Contribute:

• Conducting pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, part processing recommendations and development of turnkey proposals

• Making accurate cost estimates, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications

• Programming and setting up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills, and Swiss style lathes

• Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss style lathes and/ or multi-tasking machines

• Maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Strong hands-on machining background with at least 3 years of experience with CNC machines

• Experience on Swiss and Okuma controls is a plus

• Proven solid understanding of CAD/CAM software is vital

• MasterCam, Esprit and Solidworks experience is a plus

• Excellent customer service and effective interpersonal skills required

• Frequent travel throughout our regional territory

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

What’s in it for You:

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary

• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance

• 3+ Weeks’ Vacation to Start

• 10 Company Paid Holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee appreciation events and perks

• Employee Assistance Program