Metalworking Field Application Specialist

OVERVIEW :

Working as Full-time Metalworking Field Application Specialist, you will be responsible for managing projects focused around implementation, productivity improvement, supply chain efficiencies and profit dollar gains for Fastenal and existing end users. Working in this position, your technical expertise will be of critical importance as you work with end users who already have a need defined and an expectation that we will be able to run testing processes, identify parts and leverage partnerships to insure supply chain continuity. You will work closely with other members of the metalworking team who will provide projects at customer sites, which have already been vetted and require advanced technical support.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

o Increasing speed to revenue by supporting customer implementation programs with a focus on onsite locations

o Creating supply chain efficiencies reducing overall operating costs while documenting cost savings

o Driving margin improvement through conversions with a focus on increased profit dollars

o Working towards goals tied to productivity improvement for customers with a focus on metal removal operations

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position

o Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed

o Possess a degree, certificate or diploma in CNC, Machining, Business, Operations related field of study OR have at least 2 years of industry related work experience

o Excellent written and oral communication skills

o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite

o Demonstrate strong technical aptitude in machining and tooling

o Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented

o Work independently as well as in a team environment

o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities

o Willingness to travel 50% + with overnights required

o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork

o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs

o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

o Possess 5 years of experience with metal cutting tooling

o Possess 5 years of experience with CNC programming