Metalworking Field Application Specialist

Fastenal•East Rutherford, NJ

33d•$54,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders. As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

Requirements

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
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
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrate strong technical aptitude in machining and tooling
Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
Work independently as well as in a team environment
Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
Willingness to travel 50% + with overnights required
Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Increasing speed to revenue by supporting customer implementation programs with a focus on onsite locations
Creating supply chain efficiencies reducing overall operating costs while documenting cost savings
Driving margin improvement through conversions with a focus on increased profit dollars
Working towards goals tied to productivity improvement for customers with a focus on metal removal operations

Benefits

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

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