Summary
UNITED MACHINING provides complete manufacturing solutions for precision components, tools, and mold-making industries. The Applications Engineer - Milling develops and delivers training, conducts test cuts and demonstrations, supports sales and customers with technical applications expertise, and evaluates the feasibility of RFQs and turnkey systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and conduct dealer, customer, and staff training programs on the safe and effective operation of the machines and equipment
- Perform test cuts to analyze the ability of the machine's performance; identify ways to reduce test cut deficiencies
- Conduct time studies, test cuts and machine demonstrations
- Coordinate pre-sale demonstrations and support trade shows and open houses, including procurement of equipment, set-up, demonstration and discussion with potential customers
- Maintain a close relationship with the Sales personnel and respond timely to any requests for Applications support
- Review Applications aspects and feasibility of RFQ's and turnkey systems
- Provide technical applications phone support for customers; identify problems and decide the best and most efficient course of action for any requested involvement
- Maintain a professional appearance of the demonstration centers including all fixtures, machines and equipment; make recommendations for necessary demo center machines, tools, and equipment
- Develop and distribute technical applications documentation to the dealers, customers and staff
- Participate in meetings, seminars and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in the field
- Complete additional responsibilities as requested by the Milling Application & Product Manager and/or Director of Applications
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university; and three to five years' experience in High-Speed Milling and Tool Making/Precision manufacturing; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Systems, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficient in CAM Programming Solutions; such as Turbosoft+, Concepts NREC, Siemens NX, ProE, Solid Works, Mastercam, Hypermill, Edge CAM or Power Mill
- Demonstrates High proficiency with Heidenhain and Siemens CNC Controls
- Knowledge of Great Plains or similar software program helpful
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university; and three to five years' experience in High-Speed Milling and Tool Making/Precision manufacturing; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Systems, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficient in CAM Programming Solutions; such as Turbosoft+, Concepts NREC, Siemens NX, ProE, Solid Works, Mastercam, Hypermill, Edge CAM or Power Mill
- Demonstrates High proficiency with Heidenhain and Siemens CNC Controls
Nice to Haves
- Knowledge of Great Plains or similar software program helpful