Metalworking Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with strong North American and Japan operations.

The Metalworking Specialist role focuses on advanced technical sales in machining, welding and grinding, conducting onsite assessments to help customers evaluate, select and implement complex solutions. You will lead field engagements, leverage market intelligence, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver measurable value and revenue growth in Fayetteville, Raleigh, Goldsboro or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in cutting tools, machining, welding, abrasives, or industrial fabrication.
• Experience partnering with customers or end users to assess technical and operational challenges and recommend solutions.
• Knowledge of consumer and industrial machine tool and cutting tool brands used to support customer evaluations.
• Knowledge of machining principles and metal cutting, including speeds/feeds, materials, tooling selection, turning, drilling, milling, and related CNC applications.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes and equipment (sawing, cutting, forming, bending, material prep).
• Knowledge of welding processes and applications (MIG, TIG, stick, plasma cutting).
• Knowledge of grinding, finishing, and abrasive applications; precision measurement tools.
• CNC operations and programming environments; familiarity with 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultative customer engagements by understanding complex needs to develop tailored solutions.
• Leverage market intelligence and internal resources to educate customers on Grainger capabilities and fabrication solutions.
• Understand customer businesses and requirements to recommend metalworking solutions that improve performance and growth.
• Implement customer-focused strategies to identify and advance revenue opportunities.
• Partner with internal Grainger teams to develop and implement integrated technical solutions.
• Document engagements and outcomes to improve account strategies and growth.

Skills

Consultative selling

Customer engagement

Technical sales

Machining knowledge

CNC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Mastercam

Autodesk Fusion

Siemens CNC

Job description

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Location: GREENVILLE, NC, US, 27835 RALEIGH, NC, US, 27616-2824 FAYETTEVILLE, NC, US, 28303-7238

Work Location Type: Hybrid

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 than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 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.

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.

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.

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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.