Applications Engineer - Entry Level

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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 manufactures maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Summary of Responsibility:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Entry-Level Applications Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll bring a fresh perspective, strong problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn as you work alongside experienced engineers to support our products, processes, and customers. Your curiosity, adaptability, and collaborative spirit will help us deliver innovative solutions and outstanding service.

What You Will Contribute:

• Work with a team of experienced engineers to grow and gain a technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company
• Assist in conducting pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, part processing recommendations and development of turnkey proposals
• Learn to make accurate cost estimates, write engineering reports, and interpret plans and specifications
• Learn to program and set up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills, and Swiss style lathes
• Participate in customer demos and training.

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.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Technical Degree or Certificate of Completion from a Technical School or Machining Program or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of CNC machining and G-Code
• Basic understanding of CAD/CAM software
• MasterCam, Esprit and Solidworks experience is a plus
• Team player with effective interpersonal skills

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
• 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:

The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 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.

Job Req: 1333B