What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Process Optimization Specialist position at Robert E. Morris Tooling?
Shape Manufacturing Outcomes as a CNC Process Optimization Specialist Join a USA Today Top Workplace!Picture your day: you arrive at a customer facility in New England, open a new program on a 5-axis VMC, and validate a cycle you wrote the night before. By mid-morning, you’re walking the floor, assessing tooling strategies on a Swiss-style lathe. After lunch, you’re reviewing a turnkey proposal, tightening cost estimates, and preparing a hands-on training session on safe setup for a multi-tasking machine—all while keeping an eye on productivity benchmarks. Who We Are The Robert E. Morris Company, a division of Morris Group, Inc.—one of North America’s largest machine tool distribution networks and a third-generation, family-owned organization—supplies CNC machine tools, automation, software, tooling, and accessories to precision manufacturers. We serve customers across the New England states as well as northern New Jersey and eastern New York, including the New York metro area and Long Island. Our mission is simple: help manufacturers in every sector do more with less by advancing productivity. What You’ll Do Own pre-sale technical engagement: visit customers, evaluate opportunities, assess machine fit, and craft turnkey solutions that align with their goals.Develop accurate cost estimates, document findings in clear engineering reports, and interpret prints/specs to ensure feasibility and repeatability.Program and set up CNC lathes, vertical/horizontal mills, and Swiss-style lathes using modern CAD/CAM and control capabilities.Create custom demos and deliver customer training on safe setup and operation of machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss-style, and multi-tasking platforms.Keep a deep, current understanding of the product lines we represent to guide customers to the right solution. What You Bring Hands-on background in machining with 2 years on CNC equipment.Familiarity with Okuma and FANUC controls; builder/distributor experience is a plus.Solid proficiency with CAD/CAM software.Clear, customer-focused communication and a service mindset.Willingness to travel frequently within our regional territory (New England, northern NJ, eastern NY). Other Functions Perform related duties as required.The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position. Benefits and Rewards Competitive starting salaryComprehensive health coverage with a zero premium medical plan option, plus vision, dental, and company-paid life insurancePaid Time Off: start with 23 paid days off in your first year10 company-paid holidays401(k) with company contributionTuition reimbursementEmployee appreciation events and perksEmployee Assistance Program Core Proficiencies Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringCNC ProgrammingCAD/CAM SoftwareProcess Development Machines & Technologies You’ll Use CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)CNC Mill (5 axis VMC)CNC Lathe (5 axis) Work Environment Mental and physical requirements:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.Ability to frequently use hands and arms.Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations. Equal Opportunity Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Salary : $65,000 - $110,000