Our client a well-established CNC manufacturing company in Lake County IL is seeking a skilled Application Engineer to join their growing team. This is your opportunity to work in a collaborative innovative and customer-focused environment while traveling across the USA Canada and Mexico to support top-tier clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform field service at customer facilities to maintain and repair CNC tool & cutter grinding machines.
- Work extensively with Straustak machines and Numroto software.
- Provide on-site phone and email support including troubleshooting answering maintenance inquiries and assisting with part identification.
- Install new CNC grinding machines at customer locations.
- Travel up to 50% within the USA Canada and Mexico to support customer operations.
Qualifications Required:
- Experience with Straustak machines (as operator or technician)
- Proficiency in Numroto software
- CNC grinding machine troubleshooting skills (mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical mechanical and technical drawings
- Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude
Qualifications Preferred:
- Experience traveling to customer sites for technical support
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Basic understanding of electrical and fluid power circuits
Why Youll Love Working Here
- Competitive Pay: $33-$40/hour Overtime
- Generous Benefits Package Upon Hire:
- 4% 401(k) Match
- 80 hours of PTO in the first year an extra week of PTO added each year
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- All Major Holidays Off
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Growth Opportunity: Work with cutting-edge CNC technology and grow your technical skills.