Metalworking Specialist

Grainger; Greenville (NC); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Grainger seeks a Metalworking Specialist to provide advanced technical sales support in machining, welding and grinding. You will perform onsite assessments to help customers select and implement complex metalworking solutions that meet their operating needs.

With a focus on revenue growth, you will understand customer processes, educate on Grainger capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored demonstrations and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in cutting tools, machining, welding, or industrial fabrication.
• Experience partnering with customers to assess technical challenges and propose solutions.
• Knowledge of machine tools, cutting tools, and metalworking processes.
• Familiarity with CNC operations and related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultative engagements to understand customer needs and propose tailored metalworking solutions.
• Leverage market insights and Grainger capabilities to address evolving customer requirements.
• Develop understanding of customer operations and recommend improvements.
• Identify revenue opportunities and influence account strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to position and demonstrate integrated technical solutions.
• Document engagements and outcomes to improve strategies and profitability.

Skills

Consultative selling

Technical expertise

Customer relationship

Fabrication knowledge

Machining knowledge

CNC awareness

Field mobility

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Mastercam

Autodesk Fusion 360

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

332488

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 $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 machining principles and metal cutting, including speeds and feeds, materials, tooling selection, turning, drilling, milling, and related CNC applications.

• Preferred experience:

• Knowledge of fabrication processes and equipment, including sawing, cutting, forming, bending, material preparation, and common shop equipment.
• Knowledge of welding processes and applications, including MIG, TIG, stick, plasma cutting, filler metals, welding safety, and equipment selection.
• Knowledge of grinding, finishing, and abrasive applications, including grinding wheels, flap discs, coated abrasives, surface conditioning, cutting, deburring, and material finishing.
• Knowledge of precision measurement and inspection, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, dimensional inspection, and proper selection and use of measurement tools.
• Knowledge of CNC operations and related programming environments, including turning, drilling, and milling, with familiarity with applications such as Mastercam, Autodesk Fusion, Siemens, or similar software.
• Ability to be in the field with customers four to five days a week in Fayetteville, Raleigh, Goldsboro, or Greenville.

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.