CNC Apps Engineer: Grinding & Process Opt (70% Travel)

gpac; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a hands-on CNC Applications Engineer to install, commission, and support CNC grinding machines at customer facilities, with up to 70% travel across North America. You will develop and optimize grinding applications, train operators, perform demonstrations, and document processes while collaborating with customers, distributors, and internal teams.

Requirements include 3+ years in CNC machine tools, ability to interpret drawings, strong communication skills, and willingness to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with CNC machine tools, including programming, applications, installation, or training.
• CNC grinding experience or exposure to precision machining preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with shop equipment and precision measuring tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and develop practical solutions independently.
• Comfortable presenting technical information and training customers.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and support CNC grinding machines at customer facilities.
• Develop and optimize grinding applications and machining processes for customer-specific requirements.
• Provide operator training and technical instruction on machine operation and programming.
• Conduct machine demonstrations and prove-outs at company and customer locations.
• Troubleshoot machine, process, and application issues to ensure equipment performs to specifications.
• Assist in preparing time studies, technical proposals, and application documentation to support equipment sales.
• Document processes and continually expand technical knowledge through hands-on experience and ongoing training.
• Travel extensively to customer sites throughout North America (up to 70%).

Skills

CNC tools

CNC programming

Training

Customer communication

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Job description

gpac is seeking a hands-on CNC Applications Engineer to install, commission, and support CNC grinding machines at customer facilities, with up to 70% travel across North America. You will develop and optimize grinding applications, train operators, perform demonstrations, and document processes while collaborating with customers, distributors, and internal teams.

Requirements include 3+ years in CNC machine tools, ability to interpret drawings, strong communication skills, and willingness to