Technical Product Specialist: Cutting Tools & Tooling

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

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