Anyone know someone at Mazak

[WSSix]

They are hiring in Atlanta and I am wanting a job, lol. Seriously though, I'm very interested in CNC and machining in general which is why I got a machining diploma way back in 2001. This whole job search deal has been very frustrating, and I'd really like it to be over with already. I know I would be good in the position but I swear it seems you've got to know someone in order to get a job in this day and age. So here I am, trying to get to know someone :D

Thanks

[TheJDMan]

I wish I could help! Best of luck! I know how badly you want to get out of southwest KS.

[71RS/SS396]

I worked for them from 1989-2007 but in a different region. I don't know anyone in the Atlanta region. What position are you looking at?

[WSSix]

It's titled CNC Application Engineer Trainee. It's an entry level position but that's ok. I don't mind starting out low. I have a lot to learn.

Thanks guys

[71RS/SS396]

I wasn't aware they had a trainee program for applications. I would be prepared to travel quite often for extended periods of time.
Applications Engineers do everything from a simple time study of how long it will take to machine a customers part on a given machine, to full blown turn key systems with on site set-up, qualification run off, and customer training.
I'll think about who I may know that I could reach out to. I have been gone a while but I still keep in touch with a few guys.

[WSSix]

Thanks Tim. They say the travel is 25-30% in the listing. If it's much more than that I'm not interested. Otherwise, it sounds interesting.

[71RS/SS396]

The travel really depends on the region/area you're in, I worked in the Detroit area which has a high density of manufacturing so we only traveled a few times a year but I know some guys in other areas were on a plane every other monday. I can't say about the Atl. region but I suspect the manufacturing density isn't that high but I could be wrong.

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

I know some distributors and I think some of the guys here just went down to visit the plant in Kentucky but I don't really know anyone at Mazak, sorry. My company owns 5 or 6 of them.

Physically their machines are top notch but personally, I can't stand Mazatrol and their controllers. I'd rather deal with Fanuc controls any day. Since 80% of the industry uses Fanuc compatible controls, I'd personally be looking for a job dealing with them.

Mazak is kind of like Apple. You have to use all of their proprietary software to deal with programming their controls (if you want to do it off-line) and although they "say" the new ones are compatible with G-code, they've got a ways to go in that department.

[65_LS1_T56]

I can't stand Mazatrol and their controllers. I'd rather deal with Fanuc controls any day. Since 80% of the industry uses Fanuc compatible controls, I'd personally be looking for a job dealing with them.


lol, I was thinking the same about Mazatrol. Never actually set a machine up with it, but have been around a few. They are the black sheep.
I agree with Fanuc, or standard G/M code being the norm out there. I started programming a Fanuc 6T in 1989 with a tape reader :confused59: . Wow have things changed.

I own two Haas machines now, love the controls but the machines are so-so performance wise. They are a great bang-for-the-buck though, hard to beat there. American made too. According to our Haas rep, they are having record sales.

Tim, I didn't know you were in the machine tool industry...small world. I was in applications for 4 years doing time studies, fixture and tooling design, machine setup and training.

[dstryr]

HAAS has record sales because they will finance anyone a machine with their in house financing... ;)

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

HAAS has record sales because they will finance anyone a machine with their in house financing... ;)

I'm on the machine tool board for a local college and HAAS also gives schools very good deals. That way they students come out liking them and encourage the purchase of them to their shops.

[WSSix]

I really appreciate the feedback and information guys. As I look for a new job, I feel lost and don't know what direction to take. I certainly don't want to sell myself short either which is why I'm still in Kansas even though I've been trying to leave for well over a year now. I know I really enjoy machine tool. I got a machine tool degree well before I got my engineering degree. I think I would enjoy the manufacturing sector as I'm always curious as to how things are made. Problem is finding a company that's willing to invest in their employees and foster talent. Seems most companies just want to hire people that already know what they are doing. Wish I could say I already know what I'm doing in that sector but wireline doesn't transfer over very well to manufacturing.

[Operations]

I don't know if you would be willing to come to west Texas, (Odessa). Can't throw a rock and not hit a machine shop. Everybody is hiring, unemployment is at 3.1%.

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Actually, my company looks for people that have less experience and that we can train because it's cheaper than hiring people who know what they're doing...LOL

We're currently looking for someone to work in manufacturing engineering, as a designer/M.E. trainee and I believe the product engineering department is looking for someone in the same entry level type of position. Only big requirements are being smart, a quick learner, and being able to use Solidworks; although machine tool experience would be a plus for the M.E. department. We'll probably end up hiring someone with a 2 year mechanical design degree.

In any case, it shouldn't be too hard getting a job in the Machine Tool industry. There are job shops everywhere. Also, if you do want to end up being a tech for one of the machine tool builders, they do like to snatch up people that work in the industry so getting a job in the field and some experience actually running/setting up/programming the machines is a huge plus. A lot of times the machine tool builders come to your plant to fix something or install a new machine and they pay attention to who knows what they are doing. Sooner or later you'll get a job offer if you express interest. Once you get your foot in the door in the industry you don't really need to "apply" for jobs anymore. You kind of hear of them or someone asks you if you want to work for them or you hear from a head hunting agency and the application becomes a formality. A lot of "word of mouth".

Well, I'm going to stop

G04;

around here and go to bed. (G code joke)

[WSSix]

I don't know if you would be willing to come to west Texas, (Odessa). Can't throw a rock and not hit a machine shop. Everybody is hiring, unemployment is at 3.1%.

Not a chance, lol. I'm in the oil industry and could relocate there if I wanted but it's not for me. I want to be closer to home which is Georgia. Thank you though.

Actually, my company looks for people that have less experience and that we can train because it's cheaper than hiring people who know what they're doing...LOL

We're currently looking for someone to work in manufacturing engineering, as a designer/M.E. trainee and I believe the product engineering department is looking for someone in the same entry level type of position. Only big requirements are being smart, a quick learner, and being able to use Solidworks; although machine tool experience would be a plus for the M.E. department. We'll probably end up hiring someone with a 2 year mechanical design degree.

In any case, it shouldn't be too hard getting a job in the Machine Tool industry. There are job shops everywhere. Also, if you do want to end up being a tech for one of the machine tool builders, they do like to snatch up people that work in the industry so getting a job in the field and some experience actually running/setting up/programming the machines is a huge plus. A lot of times the machine tool builders come to your plant to fix something or install a new machine and they pay attention to who knows what they are doing. Sooner or later you'll get a job offer if you express interest. Once you get your foot in the door in the industry you don't really need to "apply" for jobs anymore. You kind of hear of them or someone asks you if you want to work for them or you hear from a head hunting agency and the application becomes a formality. A lot of "word of mouth".

Well, I'm going to stop

G04;

around here and go to bed. (G code joke)

That's where I am at now in my thinking. I just need to get back and in a decent field where my ME degree will help once I'm able to gain some experience. Any suggestions on websites to look at for jobs? I use Indeed a bunch already.

Thanks