Machinist - Applications Engineer

3 months ago


Cedar Rapids, United States Productivity Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Machinist - Applications Engineer

Productivity, Inc. is a successful and growing CNC machine tool sales and service company with locations in the Midwest and Western states. We are looking for a talented manufacturing professional who will provide technical support and expertise to our manufacturing customers through process assistance, training, turnkey projects, and knowledgeable solution-selling assistance to our machine tool sales representatives.

  • Competitive compensation package that recognizes your knowledge and experience
  • Excellent Health, dental, & vision insurance - Eligible Day-1 of employment
  • FSA – Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k plan with a match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid Parental Leave

Machinist - Applications Engineer 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.

Machinist - Applications Engineer Requirements

  • Minimum of five years CNC programming, set-up, and operation of CNC machines.
  • Experience in multi-axis machining: Swiss style machining, multi-tasking lathes, 5-axis milling.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with customers, operators, machinists, technical support, and management.
  • Ability to read and write G and M code programs manually.
  • Knowledge of CAD/CAM programming.
  • Knowledge of PLC Ladder logic programming a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills for complex problems.
  • Knowledge in tooling for selecting and applying the appropriate tool engagements along with proper speeds and feeds from a print to part.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment. Ability to collaborate and assist team members.
  • Valid driver’s license. Clean driving record.


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