Applications Engineer

Morris Great Lakes; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Health benefits

3+ weeks vacation

10 company paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Morris Group, Inc., a leader in machine tool distribution, is seeking an Applications Engineer in Rochester, NY. You will coordinate, plan, design and install machinery in an industrial environment using advanced CNC systems and engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities include pre-sale reviews, cost estimates, programming and setup of CNC lathes and mills, customer demonstrations, and maintaining product knowledge. Travel up to 80/20 will be required.

Qualifications

• 2 year Technical Degree in Manufacturing Technology preferred.
• 3+ years of machine programming and set-up experience (Okuma/Tsugami experience preferred).
• Fanuc/Mitsubishi control experience required or preferred.
• CAM programming and G&M code programming experience required.
• Travel and overnight stays (home/customer sites) up to 80/20.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, design and install machinery or equipment in an industrial setting.
• Conduct pre-sale activities including visits, opportunity evaluation and turnkey proposals.
• Program and set up CNC lathes, vertical or horizontal mills.
• Develop and deliver custom demonstrations and train customers on CNC machines.
• Maintain in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company.

Skills

Machine Programming

Set-Up Experience

Fanuc Control

Mitsubishi Control

CAM Programming

G&M Code Programming

Willingness to travel

Education

2 year Technical Degree in Manufacturing Technology

Job description

Join a USA Today Top Workplace!

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

Morris Great Lakes is a division of Morris Group, Inc. We supply CNC machine tools, tooling, accessories, software, automation, and more to manufacturers of precision machined parts. Our customer base is located in western New York, western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Our mission is to help manufacturers from all industry sectors achieve and maintain a competitive advantage by improving productivity. We help you make better parts, less expensively.

The Morris Group of companies is one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in the North America, supplying CNC machine tools, tooling, accessories, software, automation, and more to manufacturers of precision machined parts.

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. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

What You Will Contribute:

• 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 and 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)

• Willingness 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.

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

• 3+ Weeks' Vacation to Start

• 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:

• 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 work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites that may involve tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.

Certain positions are designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work performed. Employees in these roles may also be expected to:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment.

• Ability to work in tight spaces or awkward positions, including accessing equipment interiors and elevated areas.

• Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.

• Ability to work in industrial environments, with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Requisition ID #: 1801C, Rochester, NY