Manufacturing Engineer

Trident Machine Tools • Windsor, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Morris Group, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned machine tool distribution network serving manufacturers of precision-machined parts. Haas Factory Outlet Trident is the exclusive distributor for Haas Automation CNC machine tools and rotary products. Trident Machine Tools seeks a CNC Applications Engineer with expertise in Haas CNC equipment to support machine demonstrations, customer training, process development, and technical sales. The role combines hands-on manufacturing knowledge, customer interaction, and problem-solving to help customers improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and implement machining solutions. Regional travel to customer sites is required as needed for demonstrations, training, and process development.

Requirements

• Two to five years of hands-on CNC machining experience.
• Strong practical experience with Haas CNC.
• Proficiency in G-code programming.
• Proficiency in CNC machine setup and operation.
• Proficiency in tool selection and process optimization.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regionally 30–50%.
• Ability to access all areas of the premises, sit for prolonged periods, frequently use hands and arms, and perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate-to-heavy materials up to 50 pounds with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment; work in tight spaces or awkward positions; and perform precise work requiring hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions while wearing required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and process-related issues.
• Maintain technical knowledge of Haas control features, software updates, and new machine technologies.
• Train customers on machine operation, programming, work holding, tooling, and best practices.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs for Haas product offerings.
• Conduct customer machine demonstrations in the showroom.
• Support the sales team with technical evaluations, machine recommendations, and application reviews.
• Assist with machine runoff and acceptance testing.
• Travel to customer locations as needed to support demonstrations, training, and process development.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, starting with 23 paid days in the first year.
• 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