Senior CNC Machinist – Cutting Tool Technical Support

PRODUCTIVITY, INC.; Plymouth (MN); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with Company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Productivity, Inc. in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist – Cutting Tool Technical Support to serve as a technical resource for customers and sales teams. You will advise on tooling selection, speeds and feeds, and process improvements while collaborating with supplier partners to deliver complete solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on machining knowledge, customer-facing support, and ongoing manufacturer training, with regular hours and a stable work environment.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 machining challenges including tool life, chatter, chip control, surface finish, and cycle time.
• Provide technical guidance on speeds, feeds, coatings, tool geometry, and machining best practices.
• Prepare quotations and process customer orders accurately.
• Work closely with Outside Sales and supplier partners to deliver complete solutions.
• Continuing to expand your knowledge through manufacturer training and product education.

Conocimientos

CNC Machining

Tooling Knowledge

Machining Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Learning Systems

Herramientas

Sandvik tooling

Kennametal tooling

Seco tooling

Iscar tooling

Descripción del empleo

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Senior CNC Machinist – Cutting Tool Technical Support

TA Management Regular Full Time Plymouth, MN, US

Salary Range: $34.00 To $40.00 Annually

Senior CNC Machinist - Cutting Tool Technical Support

Put Your Machining Expertise to Work Helping Other Machinists Succeed

Location: Plymouth, MN

We're looking for an experienced CNC machinist or tooling professional to join our Cutting Tool & Industrial Supply team as a Technical Tooling Specialist. This is a customer-facing technical role—not a sales position—where your machining knowledge becomes your greatest asset.

If you're ready to take your machining expertise beyond the shop floor, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do

Every day is different. You'll become a trusted technical resource for customers, Outside Sales Representatives, and fellow 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 machining challenges including tool life, chatter, chip control, surface finish, and cycle time
• Provide technical guidance on speeds, feeds, coatings, tool geometry, and machining best practices
• Prepare quotations and process customer orders accurately
• Work closely with Outside Sales and supplier partners to deliver complete solutions
• Continuing to expand your knowledge through manufacturer training and product education

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• 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 a variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and exotic alloys
• The 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

Experience with Sandvik, Kennametal, Seco, Iscar, Guhring, OSG, Mitsubishi Materials, or similar cutting tool manufacturers is a plus.

Why Experienced Machinists Make This Transition

This position allows you to stay connected to machining while enjoying:

• Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
• Stable, year-round employment
• Climate-controlled office environment
• No mandatory overtime
• Opportunity to solve a wide variety of machining challenges
• Ongoing technical training from industry-leading manufacturers
• Collaborative team environment
• The chance to help manufacturers become more productive every day

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $34-$40 per hour, depending on experience
• Annual incentive opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning on your first day
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A financially stable company with more than 55 years of success

About Productivity, Inc.

Since 1968, Productivity has been a trusted partner to manufacturers across the Midwest. We provide CNC machine tools, cutting tools, industrial supplies, automation, robotics, engineering support, training, and service to help our customers improve productivity and remain competitive.

If you're the machinist others turn to for tooling advice and troubleshooting, we'd love to hear from you.