CNC Machinist/Applications Engineer

Morris Midwest • Hudson, WI

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About The Position

Morris Midwest, a division of Morris Group, Inc., is seeking a CNC Machinist/Applications Engineer to bring machining and programming expertise to customers. The role supports manufacturers with training, problem solving, customer support, and solutions involving machine tools, cutting tools, and programming software. It includes varied customer projects and frequent travel throughout the regional territory.

The Applications Engineer conducts pre-sale reviews and customer visits, assesses machines and opportunities, recommends part processing approaches, and develops turnkey proposals. The position also involves estimating costs, writing engineering reports, interpreting plans and specifications, programming and setting up CNC equipment, creating demonstrations, and training customers in safe machine setup and operation. The employee is expected to maintain in-depth technical knowledge of the company’s represented product lines.

The role requires frequent use of hands and arms, mobility throughout work premises, and the ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift moderate-to-heavy materials up to 50 pounds with assistance from equipment or other employees. Depending on safety-sensitive work assignments, duties may also involve extended standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, working in tight spaces or awkward positions, and working in industrial environments with 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.
• Frequent travel throughout the regional territory.
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to access all areas of the premises and sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites with tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.

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 evaluation, machine assessment 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 multi-tasking machines.
• Maintain in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company.
• Perform 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.
• 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