Application Technician

About This Role

Join our team as an experienced Applications Technician specializing in ID/OD grinding. You will perform time studies, test grinds, and process development, while also delivering on-site and off-site training to customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and operate grinding/CNC equipment.
• Perform machine demonstrations, test grinds, time studies, feasibility studies, runoffs, and process development.
• Review customer requirements and collaborate with Applications/Sales Team to determine proper tools, grinding wheels, and process selection.
• Conduct/facilitate training classes both in-house and at off-site facilities.
• Assist in prototype machine PLC and option testing of mechanical and control software functions.
• Demonstrate and instruct techniques, methods and procedures for machine tool equipment and related attachments and accessories.
• Provide technical phone support for customers, salespersons, and distributors.
• Identify and resolve customer problems and issues through remote means such as phone, video conference, e-mail etc.
• Complete reports after each application run-off, test, training, etc.
• Complete application billings and expense reports in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of CNC experience
• Familiarity with ID/OD grinding
• Working knowledge of Fanuc and/or Siemens controls
• Fluent in reading and writing CNC program code
• Blueprint/CAD interpretation skills
• Ability to work with close tolerances (imperial and metric)
• Understanding of inspection techniques, equipment, and gauges

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of CNC experience, preferably ID/OD grinding; familiarity with ID/OD grinding.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits