CNC Machinist/Applications Engineer

Morris Midwest • Elk River, MN

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About The Position

Morris Midwest, a division of Morris Group, Inc., is seeking an Applications Engineer to support manufacturers with expertise in CNC machine tools, cutting tools, and programming software. The role offers varied customer projects involving training, problem solving, technical support, and manufacturing solutions. It includes pre-sale evaluations and recommendations, CNC programming and setup, customer demonstrations and training, and maintaining technical knowledge of the company’s product lines. The position is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and requires frequent travel throughout the regional territory.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with CNC machines and a strong hands-on machining background.
• A solid understanding of CAD/CAM software.
• Excellent customer service and effective interpersonal skills.
• Frequent travel throughout the regional territory.
• Ability to access all areas of the premises and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and frequently use hands and arms.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, reach, and lift moderate-to-heavy materials up to 50 pounds with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Vision abilities including close and distance vision, 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 interactions with customers and team members.
• For safety-sensitive roles, ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods; work in tight spaces or awkward positions; and use the hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills needed for precise work.
• For safety-sensitive roles, 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 controls 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 development of turnkey proposals.
• 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 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.
• 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