Senior CNC Machinist - Cutting Tool Technical Support
Put Your Machining Expertise to Work Helping Other Machinists Succeed
Location: Plymouth, MN
We're looking for an experienced CNC machinist or tooling professional to join our Cutting Tool & Industrial Supply team as a Technical Tooling Specialist. This is a customer-facing technical role—not a sales position—where your machining knowledge becomes your greatest asset.
If you're ready to take your machining expertise beyond the shop floor, we'd like to meet you.
What You'll Do
Every day is different. You'll become a trusted technical resource for customers, Outside Sales Representatives, and fellow team members.
- Help customers select the right cutting tools, drills, taps, inserts, holders, and industrial supplies
- Recommend tooling solutions based on workpiece material, machine capability, and machining application
- Troubleshoot machining challenges including tool life, chatter, chip control, surface finish, and cycle time
- Provide technical guidance on speeds, feeds, coatings, tool geometry, and machining best practices
- Prepare quotations and process customer orders accurately
- Work closely with Outside Sales and supplier partners to deliver complete solutions
- Continuing to expand your knowledge through manufacturer training and product education
We're Looking For Someone Who Has
- 5+ years of CNC machining, tool room, manufacturing engineering, or cutting tool experience
- Strong knowledge of milling, turning, drilling, and threading applications
- Experience selecting cutting tools for a variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and exotic alloys
- The ability to troubleshoot machining and tooling challenges
- Excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to help customers succeed
- Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems
Experience with Sandvik, Kennametal, Seco, Iscar, Guhring, OSG, Mitsubishi Materials, or similar cutting tool manufacturers is a plus.
Why Experienced Machinists Make This Transition
This position allows you to stay connected to machining while enjoying:
- Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
- Stable, year-round employment
- Climate-controlled office environment
- No mandatory overtime
- Opportunity to solve a wide variety of machining challenges
- Ongoing technical training from industry-leading manufacturers
- Collaborative team environment
- The chance to help manufacturers become more productive every day
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $34-$40 per hour, depending on experience
- Annual incentive opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning on your first day
- 401(k) with Company match
- Paid vacation and personal time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- A financially stable company with more than 55 years of success
About Productivity, Inc.
Since 1968, Productivity has been a trusted partner to manufacturers across the Midwest. We provide CNC machine tools, cutting tools, industrial supplies, automation, robotics, engineering support, training, and service to help our customers improve productivity and remain competitive.
If you're the machinist others turn to for tooling advice and troubleshooting, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your machining expertise to a company where technical knowledge is valued every day.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of CNC machining, tool room, manufacturing engineering, or cutting tool experience
- Strong knowledge of milling, turning, drilling, and threading applications
- Experience selecting cutting tools for steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and exotic alloys
- Ability to troubleshoot machining and tooling challenges
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems
- Experience with Sandvik, Kennametal, Seco, Iscar, Guhring, OSG, Mitsubishi Materials, or similar manufacturers
What We Do
Productivity Inc. supplies CNC machine tools, fabrication equipment, tooling, industrial supplies, and automation systems to manufacturers across the Midwest and Western U.S. Beyond equipment distribution, it provides applications engineering, automation integration, machine repair and preventive maintenance, appraisals, auctions, and machinery relocation. Its stated mission is to help precision manufacturers improve efficiency, precision, and profitability through products, technical expertise, and end-to-end manufacturing support.
