Metalworking Specialist

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSCServing customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.Requisition ID :  18780Employment Type :  Full TimeJob Category :  MetalworkingWork Location :  Supporting territory in Grand Rapids, MI and Lansing Districts and surrounding areas.Metalworking SpecialistWe seek a machining expert including veterans with military machining experiences to drive process improvement within MSC's manufacturing customers. In this pivotal role, you will work with our field and inside sales teams and apply your metalworking and industry knowledge to provide insight and expertise to help our customers (industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, general machining, etc.) become more efficient by utilizing the best metalworking tool manufacturers in the world.HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTEUse your specialized machining expertise to advance success with an industry leader.Work closely in the field with our manufacturing customers applying tools that deliver process improvements and documented cost savings.Actively support the achievement of metalworking (MW) sales for your geographical area of responsibility.Develop relationships and partner with our key suppliers to drive metalworking growth and customer support.Drive accelerated MW sales growth and technical MW support within identified MW target accounts. Support Competitive Advantage Program (vending) customer opportunities to help achieve MW growth and reach cost savings goals. Utilize to maintain and manage a tool test opportunity funnel and document cost savings. Provide technical support to our MSC sales team for metalworking application opportunities, coordinate local supplier support for tool testing and provide local exclusive brand technical and brand support. WHAT IT TAKESThe machining expert we seek should have these qualifications relevant military machining experience is applicable.At least 2 years of machining applications experience or demonstrated proficiency in MW applicationsSolid communication skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and interact with all levels of customers within manufacturing facilitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteValid driver's license and the ability to travel with potential overnights High school diploma or equivalentPrior field sales experience with a distributor or metalworking tooling manufacturer is preferred, as is experience with machining productivity improvement or cost savings initiativesWell-rounded proficiency across broad range of metalworking applicationsDue to federal regulations and the nature of the job all applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.Compensation starting at $73430 – $115390 depending on experienceThe salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate’s relevant experience; education requirements and peer pay equity.  The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change. WHY MSC?People. Collaboration. Insight. That’s how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUOur associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits.You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTAt MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.PandoLogic. Keywords: Metal Worker, Location: Grand Rapids, MI - 49503

Created: 2025-08-28