CNC Applications Engineer

Morris Midwest • Elk Grove Village, CA

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About The Position

Morris Midwest, a division of Morris Group, Inc., is seeking a CNC Applications Engineer to bring expertise in machine technology, cutting tools, and programming software to customers. The role offers variety in a fast-paced, growing industry and focuses on providing training, problem solving, customer support, and practical solutions for manufacturers of precision machined parts.

The engineer conducts pre-sale reviews and customer visits, assesses machines and opportunities, recommends part-processing approaches, and develops turnkey proposals. The role also includes estimating costs, preparing engineering reports, interpreting plans and specifications, programming and setting up CNC equipment, developing demonstrations, and training customers in safe setup and operation. Frequent travel throughout the regional territory is required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with CNC machines and a strong hands-on machining background.
• A proven, solid understanding of CAD/CAM software.
• Strong customer service and effective interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the regional territory.
• Ability to access all areas of premises, concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, and sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, reach, and lift moderate-to-heavy materials up to 50 pounds with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms; required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work responsibly and professionally at dynamic job sites with tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.
• For safety-sensitive work, ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods; work in tight spaces or awkward positions; and perform precise work requiring hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• For safety-sensitive work, ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions while wearing required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Swiss and Okuma controls.
• Experience with MasterCam, Esprit, and Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-sale activities and reviews, including customer visits, opportunity evaluations, machine assessments and recommendations, part-processing recommendations, and turnkey proposal development.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and 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 multitasking machines.
• Maintain in-depth technical knowledge of the product lines represented by the company.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

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