Careers

Tungaloy-NTK America, Inc. is an emerging leader in the development and distribution of innovative carbide cutting tools.

We are looking for talented individuals to become a member of our global professional team. With your skills and talents, we can together grow and change the future of the manufacturing world.

Open Positions – US

Cutting Tool Sales Engineer / Georgia & Florida (Southern GA , Northern FL) / New England Region / South Carolina / San Antonio & Austin, TX / Houston, TX

Cutting Tool Sales Engineer 

Tungaloy-NTK America, Inc. is an emerging leader in the development and distribution of innovative carbide cutting tools.  We are looking for an experienced Sales Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in machining and cutting tool sales and applications.  The ideal candidate should have a strong account following already in these markets.  The person will represent the company in the territory that has been assigned, and ideally the candidate will live in this region, but other locations can be considered for the right person. Tungaloy-NTK America, Inc. offers a competitive salary, progressive commission and bonus program, generous benefits package, company auto and travel expenses.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Work directly with end users and distributors to achieve product sales goals.
  • Provide technical service to identify customer needs, define problems, and recommend solutions while providing service after the sale.
  • Prepare and provide test data reports
  • Provide ongoing distributor training, new product updates, tool demonstrations, and promotions to distribution channel.
  • Submit sales and progress reports to Divisional/Regional Management

 Work Experience and Skills:

  • BS or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in carbide and ceramic cutting tool sales to the metal working industry
  • Hands-on manufacturing knowledge specifically in the operation of CNC machine tools, programming and materials knowledge
  • Knowledge of the distributor role in stocking, promoting, and selling the company’s products within the territory
  • Excellent time management, organization, communication, and verbal skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

Application Engineer - Arlington Heights, IL

Company Overview:

Tungaloy-NTK America is an emerging leader in the development and distribution of innovative carbide cutting tools.  Our Company is looking at expanding the Engineering department. We are seeking individuals with knowledge and experience in the CNC machining industry for an Application Engineer position in our Arlington Heights, IL office. If you are currently a Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Programmer, Machinist or have previous hands-on machining and CNC programming experience, we would be very interested in speaking with you!

In this technical position the applicant will be responsible for offering technical support to end-users and distributors to improve their machining productivity and tool performance. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Required Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of cutting tools.
  • Knowledge of CNC machining.
  • Knowledge in part processing, metal cutting, CNC programming, reading drawings, and machine setup.
  • Basic understanding of metallurgy.
  • Ability to review and read technical documents and blueprints.
  • Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
  • Excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical guidance and support on cutting tools.
  • Working on tooling proposals, time study creation, programming parts to showcase tool path suggestions.
  • Coordinate with Product Engineering and Sales Department to support the customer request.
  • Assist customers in developing product solutions including tailor made solutions.
  • Planning, programming, and executing demonstrations on the machine.
  • Creating and managing tailor made specials.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum level of education: Associate degree or Technical Training.
  • 3-5 years of relevant work experience in machining.

Preferred Skills:

  • CNC programming / CAD experience in the following preferred: Mastercam, & Fusion 360.
  • CNC operating experience in the following preferred: HAAS Mill, Mazak Lathe, & Citizen Swiss Machine.

Salary Range $65k – 77k

Please send your resume to [email protected]

Field Product Specialist - Midwest

Company Overview:

Tungaloy-NTK America is an emerging leader in the development and distribution of innovative carbide cutting tools. Our company is looking for a Field Product Specialist with experience in machining, cutting tool sales, and applications. The ideal candidate should be interested in working with end-users and territory sales engineers to close projects using technical experience and expanded product knowledge.

The person will represent the company in the Midwest territory and, ideally, will live in this region, although other locations may be considered for the right candidate. Tungaloy offers a competitive salary, progressive commission and bonus program, generous benefits package, company auto, and travel expenses.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Work directly with end users and distributors to achieve product sales goals.
  • First point of contact for a team of sales engineers related to product selection and project management.
  • Work closely with sales engineers to identify key projects and help close on these projects in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Provide technical service to identify customer needs, define problems, and recommend solutions while providing service after the sale.
  • Provide ongoing distributor training, new product updates, tool demonstrations, and promotions to distribution channel.

Work Experience and Skills:

  • BS or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in carbide and ceramic cutting tool sales to the metal working industry.
  • Hands-on manufacturing knowledge specifically in the operation of CNC machine tools, programming and materials knowledge.
  • Knowledge of the distributor role in stocking, promoting, and selling the company’s products within the territory.
  • Excellent time management, organization, communication, and verbal skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

Open Positions – Canada

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