Technical Product Specialist 1 (81400)

US Tool Group; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tool Group seeks a Technical Product Specialist in Palmdale, CA. The role emphasizes machining experience, cutting tool knowledge, and process improvement to support tooling and applications.

Strong communication and data analysis help drive tool performance and customer satisfaction across aerospace and industrial segments. You will collaborate with engineers, assist in tool performance checks, and lead improvement projects while supporting new product introductions and reconditioning

Qualifications

• Greater than 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry that uses cutting tools and abrasives.
• At least 5 years of machining experience.
• Must have strong technical knowledge of cutting tools, PPE, abrasives, and cutting tool applications.
• Process improvement experience.
• Knowledge of cutting tool geometry.
• Knowledge of cutting tool manufacturers.
• Knowledge of the aerospace market a plus.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Experience with multi-axis machine tool programing a plus.
• Ability to interpret complex prints and models.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Data analysis.
• Ability to lead projects; results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tooling released to production meets customer’s requirements.
• Routine, basic inspection of tooling.
• Assist with tooling performance checks.
• Work with engineers to determine tooling needs.
• Troubleshooting of issues relating to product applications.
• 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.
• Facilitation of manufacturer visits and the introduction of their products to the customer.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Machining experience

Technical cutting tools knowhow

Customer service

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project leadership

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Interpret prints/models

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Technical Product Specialist
Job Description

WhoWe Are:

You will be working for an innovative supplier of industrial products and services that produce Best-in-Class cost savings for our customers. These solutionsinclude:Integrated Supply Chain Management, Production Cutting Tool Reconditioning, Industrial Vending, CustomValue AddedSolutions, InformationTechnologyand Product Engineering.Founded in 1958, we grew to be the largest cutting tool reconditioning firm in North America. Our customers include the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the industry and major manufacturers inthe powergeneration, fluidcontroland transportation markets.USTool Group has been committed to providing quality products and outstanding service, supported by the uncompromising dedication of our employees.

If you have:

Greater than 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry that uses cutting tools and abrasives

At least 5 years of machining experience

Must have strong technical knowledge of cutting tools, PPE, abrasives, andcutting tool applications

Process improvement experience

Knowledge of cutting tool geometry

Knowledge of cutting tool manufacturers

Knowledge of the aerospace market a plus

Excellentcustomer service andcommunication skills.

Strong mathematical skills

Experience with multi-axis machine tool programing a plus

Ability to interpret complex prints and models

Proficiencyin MS Word,Exceland PowerPoint

Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision

Data analysis

Ability to leadprojects; results oriented

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

A typical day may look like this:

Ensure all tooling released to production meets customer’s requirements

Routine, basic inspection of tooling

Assistwith tooling performance checks

Works with engineers todeterminetooling needs

Troubleshooting of issues relating to product applications

Application supportofnew products

Improve existing processes and applications by reviewingobjectivesand specifications

Recommend changes and make modifications to tooling, applications and processes of machining as needed

Support of reconditioning program

Facilitation of manufacturer visits and the introduction of their products to the customer

Performs other duties as assigned by Management

40% Standing

10% Walking

Lifting upto 40 lbs.

We provide:

Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

401K benefit options

Paid holiday and paid time off 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 requesta reasonableaccommodation 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.