Machining Applications Engineer: Tooling & Process Expert

AleraInfoTech; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

AleraInfoTech is seeking an Application Engineer for Machining Processes to join on-site in Minerva, OH. The role requires hands-on experience with cutting tools, tooling design, and process management to improve tool life, machine uptime, and lean manufacturing outcomes.

Candidates should have 2+ years in machining, CNC, and tooling, with proficiency in milling tools, blueprint reading, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Degree/understanding in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical.
• 2 years hands on experience with cutting tools & metalworking.
• Experience in tool life management, machine uptime, work-holding, and lean applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reading blueprints.
• Expertise in milling cutting tools including indexable and solid carbide tools.
• Well-rounded understanding of materials, surface finishes, and surface treatments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend tools best matched to the application and machining parameters
• Trouble shoot performance and tool life problems and make recommendations regarding corrective actions
• Analyze customer\'s performance based on tool use and suggest new tool designs to determine possible improvements
• Manufacturer Management
• Vendor tasking and status updates
• Top Efficient/Inefficient Tools by Department
• Tool Life Improvements
• Quality Improvements
• Support Productivity Improvements
• Work with manufacturers on Tooling improvements and problem resolution
• Support all Tooling, Process and Manufacturing Engineers
• Attend Plant production Tooling meetings

Skills

Tooling

CNC

Reading blueprints

Milling cutting tools

Lean applications

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AleraInfoTech is seeking an Application Engineer for Machining Processes to join on-site in Minerva, OH. The role requires hands-on experience with cutting tools, tooling design, and process management to improve tool life, machine uptime, and lean manufacturing outcomes.

Candidates should have 2+ years in machining, CNC, and tooling, with proficiency in milling tools, blueprint reading, and Microsoft Office.