CNC Application Engineer - Elgin, IL

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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third , family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufactures maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Morris Midwest WI & IL, a regional distributor of CNC machine tools, tooling and accessories, and related engineering and support services, is seeking an ambitious and conscientious Applications Engineer to report to the Elgin, IL location. We are looking for a Manufacturing/Applications Engineer with a background in CNC Machinery. This role will provide exciting opportunities to work for a dynamic company in a fast-paced, growing industry. Morris Midwest is a division of Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America.

Summary of Responsibility:

As an Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for coordinating, planning, designing and installing machinery or equipment in an industrial environment using state-of-the-art instruments, advanced computer systems and knowledge of programming and engineering.

What You Will Contribute: A bullet point list of the key responsibilities of the role.

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

• Conducting pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, part processing recommendations and development of turnkey proposals
• Making accurate cost estimates, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications
• Programing and setting up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills
• Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, and/ or multi-tasking machines
• Possessing and maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company

Qualifications & Competencies:

• 2+ year Technical Degree in Manufacturing Technology ()
• 3+ years of Machine Programming and Set-Up Experience (Okuma/Tsugami Experience )
• Fanuc Control Experience
• Mitsubishi Control Experience
• CAM Programming Experience
• G&M Code Programming Experience
• Tolerance for travel and overnight stays (Home/Customer Sites -> 80/20 split)
• Willingness to be trained into other machines beyond our flagship lines, Okuma & Tsugami.

What’s in it for You:

• We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:
• Competitive starting salary
• Market competitive 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 off in your first year.
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events and perks
• · Employee Assistance Program

Mental and physical requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations.

Morris Group, Inc., including all operating subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer-M/F/Veteran/. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , sex, , , protected veteran status, , , or any other protected class.

Elgin, IL