Applications Engineer, Apprentice
Position Summary
Objective of this position is to learn and become proficient in performing the responsibilities; of control training on Okuma lathe & mill, print interpretation with GD&T, part processing and programming, tool and work holding selection. Use of Auto Cad and Cam system, ie: Fusion, Gibbs, Esprit. Incumbent performs all tasks at the highest possible quality, efficient and timely manner. Incumbent works as a member of the applications team and assists the team as required.
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
Essential Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Work towards completing the applications apprentice level training program at or above expected proficiency.
- Participates in “On the Job Training” including new machine training, new machine parts set up, show room demos, customer part processing, time study creation, machine / cell layouts, program creation.
- Works with senior application engineers on proper training techniques, machine set up practices, part processing. Overall proper machine operation.
- Works with senior application engineers on proper communication between the applications team and the customer. Also providing updates to the sales department.
- Travels with senior applications engineers when making customer visits with the sales department. To learn proper fact-finding techniques in front of potential customers.
- Consults with tooling vendors, work holding venders. Supplies findings to the team and senior applications engineers.
- Documents machine demos for later use.
- Accurately documents time log, engineering request log, mileage log, and expenses.
- Responsible for maintaining current technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Responsible for upkeep of all showroom equipment, gauging equipment, and department tools.