Applications Engineer

Join a USA Today Top Workplace! 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 by improving productivity. With over 20 years of experience supporting the metalworking community of Northern Illinois and Indiana, HFO Chicago is the exclusive distributor for Haas CNC machine tools and rotary products. We’re proud to represent America’s largest machine tool builder, offering a complete range of; 5-axis universal machining centers, vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes, CNC mills, rotary tables and 5C collet indexers. All Haas machine tools and rotary products are built to deliver high accuracy, repeatability and durability. Summary of Responsibilities: As an Applications Engineer, you are responsible for the part programming of CNC Machine Tools, process development and customer training in an industrial environment using state-of-the-art equipment. This opportunity offers a hybrid schedule that consists of both remote and in-office work as well as regular travel to customer locations across Indiana and the northern half of Illinois. 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. Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers andlathes. Maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the comp 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 lists of responsibilities 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 Mental and Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to optimally perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises. Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects. Must be able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. Is frequently required to use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Job Requisition ID#: 1615C Chicago, IL #J-18808-Ljbffr