Metalworking Field Application Specialist

Fastenal Co.; Mentor (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastenal Co. seeks a Metalworking Field Application Specialist to drive implementation, productivity, and supply chain efficiencies for end users. You will test processes, identify parts, and leverage partnerships to ensure continuity while collaborating with the metalworking team on customer-site projects.

A strong machining/tooling background and robust communication are essential. The role demands travel up to 50% with overnights and a flexible location from Eastern OH or PA branches.

Qualifications

• 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)

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

Skills

Communication skills

Machining knowledge

Tooling know-how

Customer service

Travel 50%+

Driver's license

MS Office (Office Suite)

CNC programming

Education

Degree/cert in CNC, Machining, Business, Operations related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Details - Metalworking Field Application Specialist

Job ID 637648

Title Metalworking Field Application Specialist

Type Full-time

Location Mentor, TBD, OH, PA44060

Departments Sales

Date Published September 30, 2026

End Date 10-14-2026

Job Description

Metalworking Field Application Specialist

Position location is flexible and may office from a branch in Eastern OH or PA

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm

OVERVIEW

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.

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

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 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)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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

ABOUT US

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.

FULL-TIME 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.