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.