Job Description
Job DescriptionProductivity, Inc.
Applications Engineer
We are seeking a skilled manufacturing professional to deliver technical support and expertise to our manufacturing customers. This role involves providing process assistance, training, turnkey projects, and knowledgeable solution-selling support to our Machine Tool Sales Representatives.
Productivity, Inc is a single-source machine tool distributor of metalworking machines, tooling supplies, robots, and related manufacturing products and services.
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.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience with CNC machining.
- Developing and optimizing CNC programs for 3, 4, and 5-axis milling and other multi-axis machining operations.
- Utilizing CAM software to generate and refine tool paths.
- Interpreting complex blueprints and technical drawings, including GD&T specifications.
- Reading and writing G-code for CNC machines.
- Estimating time, material, and labor costs for machining projects.
- Collaborating with engineers, designers, and machinists to improve processes and troubleshoot issues.
- Creating and maintaining documentation for programs, setup sheets, and tooling.
- Must be a strong contributor who works well in a team-oriented work environment. Ability to collaborate with and assist team members
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver’s license. Clean driving record.
Why our company?
Productivity is known for impressive customer service and integrity within our industry. That reputation is only achieved by hiring the right people, treating them with respect, providing excellent customer service, and acting with integrity where our employees are concerned. We are a stable, established company, and we’ve been around for a long time! Over the years, we have continued to grow, learn, evolve, and expand, providing growth opportunities to our long-term employees.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – Day 1 of Employment
- 401 (k) with Match
- Life, Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Ongoing technical training and professional development
- $75,000 - $90,000/year depending on knowledge & experience
- Annual performance and salary reviews
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