Metalworking Consultant

Grainger; Shreveport (LA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

6% company 401(k) contribution

18 PTO days annually

6 company holidays

Employee discounts and tuition support

Maternity and parental leave

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a Metalworking Specialist to provide advanced technical sales expertise in machining, welding, and grinding. The role conducts onsite assessments to help customers evaluate and implement complex products and solutions, supporting revenue growth by aligning solutions with customer requirements.

You will lead consultative engagements, leverage market insights, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored metalworking solutions that drive performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in machining, welding, abrasives, or industrial fabrication.
• Experience partnering with customers to assess technical and operational challenges.
• Knowledge of machine tool and cutting tool brands and applications.
• Knowledge of machining principles, speeds and feeds, materials, and tool types.
• Knowledge of CNC operations including turning, drilling, and milling; familiarity with Mastercam, Autodesk Fusion, or Siemens.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultative customer engagements to understand complex needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Leverage market intelligence to anticipate customer needs and educate on Grainger capabilities.
• Develop understanding of customer businesses to recommend metalworking solutions that improve performance.
• Implement customer-focused strategies to identify and advance revenue opportunities.
• Partner with internal teams to develop, demonstrate, and implement integrated technical solutions.
• Document engagements and outcomes to improve account strategies and growth.

Skills

Machining applications

CNC operations

Industrial fabrication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Mastercam

Autodesk Fusion

Siemens

Job description

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Work Location Type

Hybrid

Req Number

336347

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $80,700.00 – $134,500.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to % or $$32,800.00, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards And Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full‑time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non‑birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details

The Metalworking Specialist provides advanced technical sales expertise on machining, welding and grinding. This role conducts onsite assessments that enables customers to evaluate, select and successfully implement complex products and solutions. Support revenue growth by understanding customers’ business and technical requirements and develop presentations and demonstrations for solutions. The Metalworking Specialist collaborates with internal sales partners to provide insight and expertise to help our customers.

You Will

• Lead consultative customer engagements by understanding complex customer business needs, technical requirements, and operational priorities to develop tailored solutions that improve performance and deliver measurable value.
• Leverage market intelligence, competitive insights, and internal resources to anticipate changes in customer business needs and educate customers on emerging trends, Grainger capabilities, and relevant fabrication and machining solutions.
• Develop an in‑depth understanding of customer businesses, products, services, manufacturing processes, and operational requirements to recommend metalworking solutions that improve operational performance, expand solution adoption, and support profitable growth.
• Implement customer‑focused strategies and influence account‑level strategy by applying market intelligence, customer priorities, technical expertise, and business objectives to identify and advance revenue‑generating opportunities.
• Partner with internal Grainger teams, cross‑functional stakeholders, sales partners, and strategic suppliers to develop, position, demonstrate, and implement integrated technical solutions that address customer business and operational requirements.
• Document customer engagements, solution outcomes and other sales tools, leveraging performance insights to improve account strategies, productivity and profitable growth.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following applications: cutting tools and machining, welding and abrasives, or industrial fabrication. required
• Experience partnering with customers or end users to assess technical and operational challenges related to industrial fabrication and machining applications and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Knowledge of consumer and industrial machine tool and cutting tool brands and applications used to support customer evaluations and product solutions.
• Knowledge of machining principles and metal cutting including speeds and feeds, materials, and tool types.
• Knowledge of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operations including turning, drilling, and milling and applicable programs such as Mastercam, Autodesk Fusion, or Siemens.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.