CNC Machinist/Applications Engineer

Morris Midwest • Hudson, OH

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About The Position

Morris Midwest, a division of Morris Group, Inc., is seeking an Applications Engineer to support customers with machine tools, cutting tools, programming software, and manufacturing solutions. The role offers varied projects, exposure to new manufacturing technology, and opportunities to help customers address complex machining challenges. The company provides training, problem solving, customer support, and engineering solutions to manufacturers of precision machined parts.

The Applications Engineer conducts pre-sale evaluations and customer visits, assesses machines and parts, recommends 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, and creating demonstrations and customer training. Frequent travel throughout the regional territory is required. The position is based in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with CNC machines and a strong hands-on machining background.
• Solid understanding of CAD/CAM software.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet the physical and work-environment requirements of the position, 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 professionally and responsibly 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; perform precise work requiring hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills; and work in industrial environments while wearing required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Swiss controls.
• Experience with 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.
• Travel frequently throughout the regional territory.

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.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed