Applications Engineer

TMG Chicago • Warsaw, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Morris Group, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned business and one of North America's largest machine tool distributors, is dedicated to helping manufacturers enhance their productivity and maintain a competitive edge. HFO Chicago, with over two decades of experience serving the metalworking community in Northern Illinois and Indiana, is the exclusive distributor for Haas CNC machine tools and rotary products. We offer a comprehensive selection of Haas products, known for their high accuracy, repeatability, and durability, including 5-axis universal machining centers, vertical and horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes, CNC mills, rotary tables, and 5C collet indexers.

Requirements

• Part programming of CNC Machine Tools
• Process development
• Customer training in an industrial environment using state-of-the-art equipment
• Ability to work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites that may involve tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment
• Ability to work in tight spaces or awkward positions, including accessing equipment interiors and elevated areas
• Strong hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work
• Ability to work in industrial environments, with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Nice To Haves

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times
• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

• 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 and lathes
• Maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company
• Perform related duties as required

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed