Applications Apprentice

Title Applications Apprentice Reports to Applications Manager Location 2400 Huntington Blvd., Hoffman Estates IL 60192 Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Travel 25 - 50% Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include up to and not limited to: Perform application engineering work under direct supervision. Participate in training activities with senior colleagues, internal academy, and external resources. Compile fixtures/ work holding for demo's, test cuts, and turnkeys. Calculation of optimal speeds and feeds for part processing. Use conversational programming, industry standard CAM systems, and direct G-Code/ Macro programming to generate CNC programs for parts processing. Setup CNC machines with program, tooling, workpiece, and fixtures. Inspection of finished parts for quality and accuracy. Generate engineering reports and technical documentation. Frequent communication with internal technical staff, external customers, and external suppliers. Minimum Requirements: Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related field preferred. Knowledge in part processing, metal cutting, CNC programming, GD&T, and machine setup. Basic understanding of Metallurgy. Proven experience of communicating professionally with internal and external customers. Proven flexibility with shifting priorities. Proven organizational skills, with high attention to detail. Must be able to work 40 hours a week and overtime with advance notice. Strong analytical/problem solving abilities. Proficient in MS Office Suite.