Job Requisition ID#: 13

Morris Midwest, 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.

Job Responsibilities

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. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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

Job Requirements

2 year Technical Degree in Manufacturing Technology (Preferred)

3+ years of Machine Programming and Set-Up Experience (Okuma/Tsugami Experience Preferred)

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.

Benefits

Morris Midwest offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits packages, and tuition reimbursement.

Morris Group, Inc., including all operating subsidiaries, is an EO Employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.