Workholding Application Specialist

Mate Precision Technologies•Anoka, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Mate Precision Technologies is seeking a Workholding Technical Specialist for their Anoka, Minnesota headquarters. This role involves collaborating with customers and the sales team to evaluate machining applications, develop workholding concepts, and recommend solutions to improve performance, productivity, and precision. The position requires a blend of hands-on machining experience, technical judgment, and clear communication to provide high-level customer support. It offers opportunities for continuous learning and impact within a customer-facing, solution-driven environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 4 years of experience with multi-axis VMC/HMC machining, including machine setup and programming.
Strong working knowledge of workholding principles, clamping mechanics, and the effects of material type and thickness.
Practical understanding of cutting tool design, application, and performance.
Hands-on experience with various tooling designs and machining applications.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent (preferred).
Excellent spatial reasoning with the ability to visualize in 2D and 3D.
Strong math skills, especially related to force, tolerances, and metric/inch conversions.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Basic understanding of GD&T.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and online research tools.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work on-site at our Anoka, Minnesota headquarters five days per week.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in a foreign language—especially Spanish, Japanese, or French.
Comprehensive knowledge in Press Brake or Punch Press Tooling

Responsibilities

Evaluate customer applications by assessing their machining and/or forming environments (HMC, VMC, 5-axis/5-sided setups, usable workspace, table layouts, and/or press brakes and related equipment).
Analyze key machining factors including material type, removal rate, clamping method, and part size.
Collaborate directly with customers to understand their manufacturing challenges across multiple processing including machining and metal forming.
Create engineering concept drawings, sketches, and 3D CAD models to present recommended solutions for Workholding, and with training, press brake application.
Prepare formal quotations, including establishing pricing and lead times using Mate’s business systems.
Partner with the sales team to provide both pre-sale and post-sale technical support.
Develop working knowledge of press brake tooling and forming applications through structured training and hands-on experience.
Apply strong mechanical aptitude to diagnose and solve customer challenges beyond traditional Workholding, expanding into adjacent product applications.
Deliver exceptional technical service that reflects Mate’s industry-leading reputation for customer care.
Recommend solutions based on deep product and process knowledge to maximize customer outcomes.
Work collaboratively with team members while demonstrating responsiveness, openness, and support.
Model Mate’s values through reliability, sound judgment, honesty, and accountability.
Contribute to a respectful, communication-focused work environment.
Perform all other duties as assigned.