Traveling Machining Applications Engineer

Description

Field Machining Applications Engineer

33%-75% Travel Required

(West Coast and Mexico)

Job Description

Who We Are:

You will be working for an innovative supplier of industrial products and services that produce Best-in-Class cost savings for our customers.  These solutions include: Integrated Supply Chain Management, Production Cutting Tool Reconditioning, Industrial Vending, Custom Value Added Solutions, Information Technology and Product Engineering. Founded in 1958, we grew to be the largest cutting tool reconditioning firm in North America.  Our customers include the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the industry and major manufacturers in the power generation, fluid control and transportation markets. US Tool Group has been committed to providing quality products and outstanding service, supported by the uncompromising dedication of our employees.

If you have: 

• Greater than 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry that uses cutting tools
• Knowledge of or experience with abrasive machining preferred
• Experience with Aerospace high temp alloys
• Understanding of Cutting Tool Geometry
• Understanding of different tooling material and coatings
• CNC programming experience
• Experience in cost saving project development
• Experience in process troubleshooting
• Project management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend documented material, including tool drawings and technical information
• Experience with corrective action programs
• Experience interacting with and presenting to high-level customer contacts
• Strong analytic skills (Excel and data analysis)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must have strong technical knowledge of CBN, Ceramic and Diamond cutting applications
• Strong mathematical skills
• Modeling or drawing skills a plus
• Knowledge of the aerospace market a plus
• Ability and desire to travel (75% time spent to travel)

A typical day may include:

• Leading customer engagements to identify project savings in MRO consumables, with a focus on cutting tools and abrasives.
• Managing projects from inception through completion, including tracking progress via a web application, reporting, and presenting results.
• Offering recommendations and application support for MRO consumables, including tooling, PPE, and more.
• Promoting and supporting our cutting tool reconditioning program and other value-added services.
• Improving processes and applications by reviewing objectives and specifications and recommending changes to tooling and machining processes.
• Troubleshooting product application issues and facilitating manufacturer visits to introduce new products to customers.
• Identifying and pursuing new business growth opportunities.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Sitting 30%,
• Standing 35%,
• Walking 35%,
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.; with occasional lifting up to 70 lbs. For material over 70 lbs., a team lift or mechanical lift is advised.

We provide: 

• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• Competitive salary 
• 401K benefit options
• 9 Paid holidays
• Paid time off/vacation accrual 
• Weekly Pay 
• Tuition reimbursement
• A work-hard play-hard environment 
• Personal and professional growth  

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact our Human Resources Department at 573-431-3856.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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