CNC Applications Engineer - Haas Factory Outlet

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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufactures maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity. Trident Machine Tools, a division of the Morris Group, Inc., is one of the nation’s largest distributors of Haas F1 CNC machine tools, work holding, automation systems and robotics.

Summary of Responsibility:

The team is looking for an upbeat and passionate CNC Manufacturing Engineer to support our customers and internal sales team. Working alongside the sales team, this role will take an innovative, hands-on approach to CNC manufacturing, while designing, owning, and implementing custom manufacturing solutions for our customers. This role will have direct responsibility for developing solutions, training, and supporting our team and our customers technical needs in the CNC arena. With a strong emphasis on automated solutions, robotics, and training, you will define and build the organizational support needed to grow new and existing revenue streams.

What You Will Contribute:

• Part programming of CNC Machine Tools, process development, and customer training.


• Conducting pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, and part processing recommendations


• Drafting accurate cost estimates, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications


• Programming and setting up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills with automation and robotics.


• Developing/implementing customer demonstrations and training users in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes and robots.


• Possessing and maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company.

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.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Strong hands-on machining background with at least 5 years of demonstrated ability in process development and programming of CNC machines.


• Haas experience is preferred, but not required.


• Confirmed working knowledge of MasterCam and/or AutoDesk software is preferred.


• Excellent customer service and effective interpersonal skills required.


• Tooling and ancillary machining equipment knowledge is a must.


• Frequent travel throughout our regional territory; some overnight travel required.

What’s in it for You:

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary


• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance


• Paid Time Off, starting with 23 paid days off in your first year.


• 10 Company Paid Holidays


• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution


• Tuition reimbursement


• Employee appreciation events and perks


• Employee Assistance Program

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 optimally perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.


• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects.


• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs.


• Is frequently required to use hands to finger and reach with 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.

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.

Job Requisition: 1088B