CNC Programmer/Applications Engineer - St. Cloud, MN

Morris Midwest Llc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks skilled Applications Engineers to enhance productivity for manufacturers. This role involves conducting pre-sale activities, programming CNC machines, and providing unparalleled customer support. Join a company that values innovation and offers extensive growth opportunities in a supportive environment. With competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits, you’ll thrive while working with cutting-edge technology. If you have a passion for machining and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Monthly car allowance and fuel

Paid Time Off, starting with 23 days

10 Company Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee appreciation events and perks

Comprehensive health benefits including zero premium medical plan

Opportunities for growth in professional skillset

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with CNC machines.
• Strong understanding of CAD/CAM software is vital.

Responsibilities

• Conducting pre-sale activities and customer evaluations.
• Programming and setting up CNC lathes and mills.
• Training customers in the operation of CNC machines.

Skills

CNC machining

Customer service

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree in machining or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM software

MasterCam

Esprit

Solidworks

Fanuc controls

Okuma controls

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

Summary of Responsibility:

Within these companies, our Applications Engineers are bringing expertise in the newest technology in machines, cutting tools, programming software. We need your validated experience to bring innovative ideas to our customers. Morris is looking for the brightest machinists and programmers to offer the best training, problem solving, customer support and solutions that is unmatched by our competitors.

What You Will Contribute:

1. Conducting pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, part processing recommendations and development of turnkey proposals.
2. Making accurate cost estimates, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications.
3. Programming and setting up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills, and Swiss style lathes.
4. 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.
5. Maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company.

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications & Competencies:

1. Strong hands-on machining background with at least 2 years of experience with CNC machines.
2. Experience on Fanuc and Okuma controls is a plus.
3. Proven solid understanding of CAD/CAM software is vital.
4. MasterCam, Esprit and Solidworks experience is a plus.
5. Excellent customer service and effective interpersonal skills required.
6. Frequent travel throughout our regional territory.

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.
• Monthly car allowance and fuel.
• Huge opportunities for growth in your professional skillset.
• Able to work with new technology daily.
• 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:

• 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 periods of time.
• 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.

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.

St. Cloud, MN

Requisition ID#: 1117B