Machinist - Applications Engineer - Productivity : Job Details

Machinist - Applications Engineer

Productivity, Inc. is a successful and growing CNC machine tool sales and service company with locations in the Midwest and Western states. We are looking for a talented manufacturing professional who will provide technical support and expertise to our manufacturing customers through process assistance, training, turnkey projects, and knowledgeable solution-selling assistance to our machine tool sales representatives.

* Competitive compensation package that recognizes your knowledge and experience

* Excellent Health, dental, & vision insurance - Eligible Day-1 of employment

* FSA - Flexible Spending Account

* Employee Assistance Program

* 401k plan with a match

* Generous paid time off

* Paid Parental Leave

Machinist - Applications Engineer Responsibilities

* Provide technical assistance to customers; programming, tooling, fixturing, communication or data exchange.

* Support the Machine Tool sales team with solution selling assistance, i.e. time studies, process plans, machine demonstrations, and other pre-sales support.

* Program and set up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills, and Swiss-style lathes.

* Make accurate cost estimates, develop engineering processes, and interpret plans and specifications.

* Prepare technical materials; time studies, tool lists, tooling & workholding layouts, process plans, layout sketches, presentation materials and proposals.

* Conduct on-site training; operator training or basic/advanced programming of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss-style lathes and/ or multi-tasking machines.

* Prepare for and participate in trade and promotional shows; write programs, order tooling and materials, set up jobs, demonstrate and answers questions.

* Maintain an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company.

* Other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as required.

Machinist - Applications Engineer Requirements

* Minimum of five years CNC programming, set-up, and operation of CNC machines.

* Experience in multi-axis machining: Swiss style machining, multi-tasking lathes, 5-axis milling.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with customers, operators, machinists, technical support, and management.

* Ability to read and write G and M code programs manually.

* Knowledge of CAD/CAM programming.

* Knowledge of PLC Ladder logic programming a plus.

* Excellent problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills for complex problems.

* Knowledge in tooling for selecting and applying the appropriate tool engagements along with proper speeds and feeds from a print to part.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment. Ability to collaborate and assist team members.

* Valid driver's license. Clean driving record.

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