Date: Jul 7, 2026
Location: CHARLOTTE, NC, US, 28203-4135
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Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 332488
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $80,700.00 – $134,500.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to $32,800.00, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
The Metalworking Specialist is Grainger's expert for machining, welding and grinding. This role conducts onsite assessments that reduce customers' costs while increasing efficiency through the latest technologies and applications. The Metalworking Specialist collaborates with internal sales partners to provide insight and expertise to help our customers.
You Will
Reporting to the Regional Metalworking Manager, you will:
Understand customer goals and be responsive to changing customer needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of market data and access to resources to quickly respond to -new developments in the customer's business.
Educate customers on changing market trends and technology and impact to their business.
Expand customer understanding and use of Grainger's standard product and service capabilities.
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the customers' products and services to create business strategies to improve revenue..
Establish customer and market priorities to implement a strategic course of action to accomplish goals.
Develop and implement account reach strategies to include regular business reviews for main customers to maximize sales.
Leverage available resources including internal Grainger teams and manufacturers to support solutions for customers.
Document and understand impact of customer-focused activities to increase productivity and sales including documenting value within assigned customers.
You Have
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
5+ years cutting tool and machine tool manufacturer or distribution experience.
Previous field sales experience with cutting tools and machine tools.
Knowledge of major machine tool and cutting tool brands and applications, and the ability to distinguish market offers and capabilities.
Demonstrated understanding of CNC operations including turning, drilling, and milling
Demonstrated understanding of the aspects of metal cutting including speeds and feeds, materials, tool types is required.
Basic CNC programming knowledge.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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