Metalworking Field Application Specialist

Fastenal•Sandy, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Working as a full-time Metalworking Field Application Specialist, you will manage projects focused on implementation, productivity improvement, supply chain efficiencies, and profit gains for Fastenal and existing end users. Your technical expertise will be important as you support end users with established needs and expectations for testing processes, parts identification, and supply chain continuity. You will work closely with other members of the metalworking team on customer-site projects that have been vetted and require advanced technical support. The position is based at 9706 S Sandy Pkwy, Sandy, UT 84070, and the stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel of 50% or more is required, including overnight travel. The role may require lifting, sliding, carrying, and lowering packages that typically weigh 25–50 pounds and may weigh up to 75 pounds. Fastenal describes itself as an industrial and construction supplies distributor founded in 1967, with over 3,000 servicing locations. The company emphasizes an entrepreneurial culture, employee training, promotion from within, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

Possess a current, full, valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located, including completion of any applicable graduated license program, and meet driving record requirements to use a company vehicle as needed.
Have a degree, certificate, or diploma in CNC, Machining, Business, or a related Operations field of study, or at least 2 years of industry-related work experience.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrate strong technical aptitude in machining and tooling.
Be highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-service oriented.
Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
Be willing to travel 50% or more, with overnight travel required.
Demonstrate the company's core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Be able to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages typically weighing 25–50 pounds and potentially up to 75 pounds.
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam only).
Pass a background check required by a customer or contract serviced by this location.

Nice To Haves

Possess 5 years of experience with metal cutting tooling.
Possess 5 years of experience with CNC programming.

Responsibilities

Support customer implementation programs, with a focus on onsite locations, to increase speed to revenue.
Create supply chain efficiencies, reduce overall operating costs, and document cost savings.
Drive margin improvement through conversions, focusing on increased profit dollars.
Work toward customer productivity improvement goals, focusing on metal removal operations.