CNC Applications/Manufacturing Engineer - St. Cloud, MN

Job Posting #:658A

Morris Midwest-MN provides CNC machine tools, tooling and accessories, and related engineering and installation and maintenance support services to manufacturers of precision machined parts to manufacturers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

We are currently seeking an ambitious and detailed Manufacturing Applications Engineer with a background in CNC Machinery. This role will provide new opportunities to work for a multidimensional company in a fast-paced, innovative 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 use your skills to coordinate, plan, design, and install machinery or equipment in an industrial environment using innovative instruments, sophisticated computer systems and knowledge of programming and engineering. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Encourage and mentor team
• Running turnkey projects, demonstrations, and other customer related projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
• 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, time studies, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications
• Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss style lathes and/ or multi-tasking machines
• Possessing and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of machine tool industry and product lines represented by the company
• Provide technical support to existing customers
• Documentation for engineering systems
• Customer part programs and training.

Job Qualifications/Competencies

• 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)
• Desire to be trained into other machines beyond our flagship lines, Okuma & Tsugami.

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.

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 handling multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
• Must be 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.

Benefits:

Morris Group, Inc. benefits package include; competitive salary, comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Dental Vision), generous vacation package, including 10 company paid holidays, 401K with annual company match, 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

St. Cloud, MN