Technical Product Specialist

US Tool Group; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Life

401K options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

US Tool Group is seeking an experienced professional to join our on-site team at a major manufacturing facility. The role emphasizes CNC programming, tooling optimization, and aerospace material knowledge, with heavy travel to customer sites and strong collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

The candidate will review product specifications, demonstrate new tools, and support new product introductions while driving process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Greater than 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry that uses cutting tools.
• Knowledge of or experience with abrasive machining preferred.
• Experience with Aerospace high temp alloys.
• Understanding of Cutting Tool Geometry.
• Understanding of different tooling material and coatings.
• CNC programming experience.
• Experience in cost saving project development.
• Experience in process troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and comprehend documented material, including tool drawings and technical information.
• Experience with corrective action programs.
• Experience interacting with and presenting to high-level customer contacts.
• Strong analytic skills (Excel and data analysis).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have strong technical knowledge of CBN, Ceramic and Diamond cutting applications.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Modeling or drawing skills a plus.
• Knowledge of the aerospace market a plus.
• Ability and desire to travel (75% time spent to travel).
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Introduction and demonstration of new products.
• Application support of new products.
• Improve existing processes and applications by reviewing objectives and specifications.
• Recommend changes and make modifications to tooling, applications and processes of machining as needed.
• Support of reconditioning program.
• Troubleshooting of issues relating to product application; Facilitation of manufacturer visits and the introduction of their products to the customer.
• Standing 35%, Walking 35%.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.; with occasional lifting up to 70 lbs. For material over 70 lbs., a team lift or mechanical lift is advised.

Skills

CNC programming

Aerospace tooling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Travel 75%

Technical knowledge: CBN/Ceramic/Diam.

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are a family-owned business that supplies cutting tools, abrasives, and other manufacturing supplies to aerospace, defense and automotive customers.Founded in 1958, we are the largest cutting tool reconditioning firm in North America.We are committed to providing quality products and outstanding service, supported by the uncompromising dedication of our employees. This position will be based on-site at one of our major manufacturing customers' facilities.

If you have:

• Greater than 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry that uses cutting tools
• Knowledge of or experience with abrasive machining preferred
• Experience with Aerospace high temp alloys
• Understanding of Cutting Tool Geometry
• Understanding of different tooling material and coatings
• CNC programming experience
• Experience in cost saving project development
• Experience in process troubleshooting
• Ability to read and comprehend documented material, including tool drawings and technical information
• Experience with corrective action programs
• Experience interacting with and presenting to high-level customer contacts
• Strong analytic skills (Excel and data analysis)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must have strong technical knowledge of CBN, Ceramic and Diamond cutting applications
• Strong mathematical skills
• Modeling or drawing skills a plus
• Knowledge of the aerospace market a plus
• Ability and desire to travel (75% time spent to travel)
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

A typical day may look like this:

• Introduction and demonstration of new products
• Application support of new products
• Improve existing processes and applications by reviewing objectives and specifications
• Recommend changes and make modifications to tooling, applications and processes of machining as needed
• Support of reconditioning program
• Troubleshooting of issues relating to product applicationFacilitation of manufacturer visits and the introduction of their products to the customer
• Standing 35%,
• Walking 35%,
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.; with occasional lifting up to 70 lbs. For material over 70 lbs., a team lift or mechanical lift is advised.

We provide:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401K benefit options
• 9 Paid holidays
• Paid time off/vacation accrual
• Weekly Pay
• A work-hard play-hard environment
• Personal and professional growth

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact our Human Resources Department at 573-431-3856.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.