Applications Engineer jobs in Iowa

Applications Engineer - Machinist

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, and turnkey projects; and who will provide knowledgeable solution-selling assistance to our Machine Tool Sales Representatives.

We offer a competitive salary package with benefits that include health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family. We also offer a generous paid time off plan, including vacation and personal time. Our company culture is one that values teamwork and collaboration. We believe in providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development within the company.

• 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

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 required.
• 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.

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.

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