CNC Applications Engineer

Morris Midwest • Elk Grove Township, IL

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About The Position

Morris Midwest, a division of Morris Group, Inc., is seeking a motivated CNC Applications Engineer to provide machining and programming expertise to customers. The role supports manufacturers through pre-sale consultation, machine and part-processing recommendations, turnkey proposals, CNC programming and setup, customer demonstrations and training, and ongoing technical knowledge of the company's product lines. The position involves frequent travel throughout the regional territory.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with CNC machines and a strong hands-on machining background.
• Solid understanding of CAD/CAM software.
• Excellent customer service and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet the physical and work-environment demands described, including mobility around premises, prolonged sitting, frequent hand and arm use, and lifting moderate-to-heavy materials up to 50 pounds with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to work responsibly and professionally at dynamic job sites with tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Swiss machines and Okuma controls.
• Experience with Mastercam, Esprit, and Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-sale activities and reviews, including customer visits, opportunity evaluation, machine assessments and recommendations, part-processing recommendations, and turnkey proposal development.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, write engineering reports, and interpret plans and specifications.
• Program and set up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills, and Swiss-style lathes.
• Develop and implement custom demonstrations and train customers in the safe setup and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss-style lathes, and/or multi-tasking machines.
• Maintain in-depth technical knowledge of the product lines represented by the company.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Travel frequently throughout the regional territory.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan, vision and dental coverage, and company-paid life insurance.
• More than three weeks of 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