MetFab Productivity Specialist

Praxair • North Haven, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a Metal Fabrication Productivity Specialist with deep knowledge of welding and fabrication processes to support our customers’ operational performance and drive strategic sales growth. In this role, you will serve as a technical advisor and commercial partner—identifying productivity opportunities, recommending optimized welding solutions, and supporting customers in improving throughput, quality, and cost efficiency across their fabrication operations. As an exempt role, occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be required to support customer schedules, onsite evaluations, and business needs.

Requirements

• Associate degree in welding technology or similar is required
• 7+ years of outside sales experience, ideally in welding, fabrication, or industrial equipment
• Strong technical understanding of welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW), shielding gases, consumables, and fabrication workflows
• Prior industry experience required
• Proven negotiation and value‑selling skills
• High integrity and a strong commitment to safety
• Ability to build trust, influence decisions, and collaborate across teams
• Results‑driven mindset with strong accountability

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred
• Welding Inspector or Welding Educator certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed on‑site assessments of customer fabrication processes, welding procedures, consumable usage, and workflow efficiency
• Identify productivity improvements through optimized gases, consumables, welding parameters, automation readiness, and process standardization
• Deliver technical product demonstrations, performance evaluations, and competitive comparisons
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to support territory strategy
• Develop value‑based proposals that quantify cost savings, throughput gains, and quality improvements
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations teams to align solutions with customer requirements
• Support additional technical and commercial initiatives as needed
• Lead the full sales cycle for automated capital equipment including robotics, welding automation, CNC automation, and material‑handling systems
• Perform on‑site evaluations to identify production bottlenecks and automation opportunities
• Create ROI models, cost‑benefit analyses, and productivity improvement justifications for capital investments
• Provide system walk‑throughs, automation demonstrations, and technical evaluations
• Work with engineering teams to design system configurations, layouts, and integration plans

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees