Senior CNC Machinist & Cutting Tool Specialist

Productivity Inc; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual incentive opportunities

Benefits from day one

401(k) with Company match

Paid vacation and personal time

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Productivity, Inc. in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist - Cutting Tool Technical Support to provide expert tooling guidance and troubleshooting for customers and sales colleagues. You will help select cutting tools, recommend tooling solutions, and troubleshoot machining challenges to improve productivity.

This 5+ year role emphasizes technical mentorship, collaboration with suppliers, and ongoing training to stay current with industry standards and cutting tool technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining, tool room, manufacturing engineering, or cutting tool experience.
• Strong knowledge of milling, turning, drilling, and threading applications.
• Experience selecting cutting tools for materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and exotic alloys.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and tooling challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to help customers succeed.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted technical resource for customers, Outside Sales Representatives, and team members.
• Help customers select the right cutting tools, drills, taps, inserts, holders, and industrial supplies.
• Recommend tooling solutions based on workpiece material, machine capability, and machining application.
• Troubleshoot tool life, chatter, chip control, surface finish, and cycle time.
• Provide guidance on speeds, feeds, coatings, tool geometry, and machining best practices.
• Prepare quotations and process customer orders accurately.
• Collaborate with Outside Sales and supplier partners to deliver complete solutions.
• Pursue ongoing manufacturer training and product education.

Skills

CNC machining

Tooling knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Learning new systems

Job description

Productivity, Inc. in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist - Cutting Tool Technical Support to provide expert tooling guidance and troubleshooting for customers and sales colleagues. You will help select cutting tools, recommend tooling solutions, and troubleshoot machining challenges to improve productivity.

This 5+ year role emphasizes technical mentorship, collaboration with suppliers, and ongoing training to stay current with industry standards and cutting tool technology.