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 with a strong machining or programming background. The role provides opportunities to work on varied manufacturing projects, support machine tools and customers, and develop expertise in current machine, cutting-tool, and programming technologies. The position involves customer-facing technical work, programming and setup, demonstrations and training, and recommendations for manufacturing processes and equipment. Frequent travel throughout the regional territory is required.

Morris Group, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned machine-tool distribution network serving manufacturers of precision-machined parts. Morris Midwest distributes CNC machine tools, tooling and accessories, and related engineering and support services. The company’s mission is to help manufacturers improve productivity and maintain a competitive advantage.

The job may involve dynamic industrial worksites and customer interactions. Physical requirements include mobility throughout premises, prolonged sitting, frequent use of hands and arms, and bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting materials up to 50 pounds with assistance from equipment or other employees. In safety-sensitive roles, work may also include extended standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, climbing, working in tight or awkward spaces, and exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, and metal chips while wearing required PPE.

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.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the regional territory.
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to access all areas of the premises and sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, reach, and lift materials up to 50 pounds with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to use hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to work responsibly and professionally at dynamic job sites with changing priorities and customer and team interactions.
• For safety-sensitive roles, 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 conditions 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 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 company’s represented product lines.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Market-competitive 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed