Applications Engineer, Apprentice

# Position Summary Objective of this position is to learn and become proficient in performing the responsibilities; of control training on Okuma lathe & mill, print interpretation with GD&T, part processing and programming, tool and work holding selection. Use of Auto Cad and Cam system, ie: Fusion, Gibbs, Esprit. Incumbent performs all tasks at the highest possible quality, efficient and timely manner. Incumbent works as a member of the applications team and assists the team as required. **Salary Range:** $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 **Essential Responsibilities and Accountabilities:** - Work towards completing the applications apprentice level training program at or above expected proficiency. - Participates in “On the Job Training” including new machine training, new machine parts set up, show room demos, customer part processing, time study creation, machine / cell layouts, program creation. - Works with senior application engineers on proper training techniques, machine set up practices, part processing. Overall proper machine operation. - Works with senior application engineers on proper communication between the applications team and the customer. Also providing updates to the sales department. - Travels with senior applications engineers when making customer visits with the sales department. To learn proper fact-finding techniques in front of potential customers. - Consults with tooling vendors, work holding venders. Supplies findings to the team and senior applications engineers. - Documents machine demos for later use. - Accurately documents time log, engineering request log, mileage log, and expenses. - Responsible for maintaining current technical, interpersonal, and communication skills. - Responsible for upkeep of all showroom equipment, gauging equipment, and department tools. **Essential Qualifications:** - Degree in Manufacturing Engineering / Mechanical Engineering. Or minimum of a High School / Vocational Machining degree and 4-years machine operation / service-related experience. - Experience running manual Mill or Lathe - Read and understand Blueprint’s including GD&T tolerance - Interpret G-Code programs - Use and understand precision measurement instruments - CAD / CAM Experience - Ability to create a part drawing - Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation - Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Passport. Must be able to travel out of state or out of country to support customer projects. - Good interpersonal Communication skills. - Ability to maintain professional conduct when dealing with customers, peers, builder representatives and suppliers. - Demonstrated professional appearance, self-starter and effective planning and organizational skills. - Ability to use PC and job-related software / programs for programming, record keeping, time study related documents. - Physical demands; bending, stooping standing for long periods of time, lifting. **Working Conditions**: Manufacturing work environment which includes moving and lifting machine components. Potentially loud and dirty equipment, with exposure to a variety of non-hazardous and hazardous chemicals. Job requires hands on work with machine tools and accessories. **Perks and Benefits:** - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Short- and Long-Term Disability - Paid time off and holiday pay - 401K plan with company match - Maternity and Paternity leave