Technical Product Specialist 1 (81553)

Technical Product Specialist 
Job Description 

Who We 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 solutions include: Integrated Supply Chain Management, Production Cutting Tool Reconditioning, Industrial Vending, Custom Value Added Solutions, Information Technology and 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 in the power generation, fluid control and transportation markets. US Tool 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, 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 

• 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  

• Assist with tooling performance checks 

• Works 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 

• Facilitate corrective action program 

• Performs other duties as assigned by Management 

• 50% Sitting 

• 40% Standing 

• 10% Walking 

• Lifting up to 40 lbs. 

We provide:  

• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance 

• Competitive salary  

• 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 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.