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Kennametal is a global manufacturing and tooling company that sponsors international talent across engineering and technical disciplines. While not the highest-volume sponsor in its sector, Kennametal does support H-1B visa and OPT candidates for specialized manufacturing roles, making it a viable target for skilled engineers seeking U.S. work authorization.
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Location: Minneapolis, MN, US, 55401
On-site or Remote: Hybrid
REQ ID: 47836
About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Job Summary
Kennametal is seeking talented machinists and programmers looking to transition their career off the floor day to day into a professional sales role. If you are currently working as a machinist or have previous hands-on machining and CNC programming experience, we would be very interested in speaking to you! This position is responsible for driving metal-cutting tool sales growth with new and established customers, both direct and indirect, or new and established Machine Tool customers by managing customer relationships, providing technical direction/support, and increasing productivity for our customers. This role combines technical knowledge and sales skills to achieve sales targets, build strong territory presence and pipeline. This role will partner with multiple internal sales and support professionals to support the customers’ initiatives and technical needs. Sales and Application Engineers work on unique challenges related to CNC machining, milling, and lathe applications. The role is based from a home office within the assigned territory, but 80% or more of the week is spent out in the field at customer locations. The territory is mainly within commuting distance, but some overnight travel will be required each month. A company vehicle is provided as part of top of market compensation package which includes a base salary plus bonus based on performance, and benefits starting day 1.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed revenue targets by:
- Effectively providing metal cutting solutions, by understanding current and future market trends, to meet customers’ key needs and objectives in a professional manner.
- Generating, qualifying, and managing all sales leads, prospects, and new customer accounts.
- Proactively managing the complete sales process, including prospecting, qualification, consultative sales meetings, product demos, pricing, terms negotiations, and sourcing.
- Developing and executing strategic territory plans to deliver revenue goals with a focus on new product sales.
- Providing timely answers to pre-sales technical and commercial queries from customers.
- Maintaining up-to-date customer and project records in CRM to ensure a clean and healthy pipeline.
- Actively collaborating with internal sales and support professionals, such as Application Engineers, Channel Partner Reps, Inside Sales, and others to provide value and a positive end-to-end customer experience.
- Performing online and/or onsite demonstrations of metal cutting products tailored to customers’ needs.
- Conducting pre-sales workshops, webinars, and other online/onsite events within the territory.
- Representing and promoting Kennametal at tradeshows, conferences, and other events within the territory.
- Delivering cost savings through analysis of complex application needs and providing recommendations to support customer business need through tooling and application testing.
- Preparing and presenting progress, status, and forecasting reports.
Requirements
- Technical degree or Degree in Business, Manufacturing and/or Engineering preferred
- 3+ years of related CNC machining industry experience, 1-2 years of technical sales and/or application experience preferred
- Proficient in product knowledge, including applications and troubleshooting; can tailor solutions to meet customer needs
- Solid grasp of industry dynamics; effectively aligns product solutions with customer needs and industry trends
- Competent in a range of sales techniques, including advanced objection handling and closing strategies; adapts approach to various customer types
- Independently executes strategic sales plans; contributes to the development of strategies and meets targets through insightful planning
- Possess solid critical thinking, presentation, and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for problem-solving and delivering exceptional service
- Detail-oriented to manage contract review and discuss project specifications
- Creative and persuasive with the ability to think at both tactical and strategic levels
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across all departments
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
CNC Machinist Sales and Application Engineer
Location: Minneapolis, MN, US, 55401
On-site or Remote: Hybrid
REQ ID: 47836
About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Job Summary
Kennametal is seeking talented machinists and programmers looking to transition their career off the floor day to day into a professional sales role. If you are currently working as a machinist or have previous hands-on machining and CNC programming experience, we would be very interested in speaking to you! This position is responsible for driving metal-cutting tool sales growth with new and established customers, both direct and indirect, or new and established Machine Tool customers by managing customer relationships, providing technical direction/support, and increasing productivity for our customers. This role combines technical knowledge and sales skills to achieve sales targets, build strong territory presence and pipeline. This role will partner with multiple internal sales and support professionals to support the customers’ initiatives and technical needs. Sales and Application Engineers work on unique challenges related to CNC machining, milling, and lathe applications. The role is based from a home office within the assigned territory, but 80% or more of the week is spent out in the field at customer locations. The territory is mainly within commuting distance, but some overnight travel will be required each month. A company vehicle is provided as part of top of market compensation package which includes a base salary plus bonus based on performance, and benefits starting day 1.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed revenue targets by:
- Effectively providing metal cutting solutions, by understanding current and future market trends, to meet customers’ key needs and objectives in a professional manner.
- Generating, qualifying, and managing all sales leads, prospects, and new customer accounts.
- Proactively managing the complete sales process, including prospecting, qualification, consultative sales meetings, product demos, pricing, terms negotiations, and sourcing.
- Developing and executing strategic territory plans to deliver revenue goals with a focus on new product sales.
- Providing timely answers to pre-sales technical and commercial queries from customers.
- Maintaining up-to-date customer and project records in CRM to ensure a clean and healthy pipeline.
- Actively collaborating with internal sales and support professionals, such as Application Engineers, Channel Partner Reps, Inside Sales, and others to provide value and a positive end-to-end customer experience.
- Performing online and/or onsite demonstrations of metal cutting products tailored to customers’ needs.
- Conducting pre-sales workshops, webinars, and other online/onsite events within the territory.
- Representing and promoting Kennametal at tradeshows, conferences, and other events within the territory.
- Delivering cost savings through analysis of complex application needs and providing recommendations to support customer business need through tooling and application testing.
- Preparing and presenting progress, status, and forecasting reports.
Requirements
- Technical degree or Degree in Business, Manufacturing and/or Engineering preferred
- 3+ years of related CNC machining industry experience, 1-2 years of technical sales and/or application experience preferred
- Proficient in product knowledge, including applications and troubleshooting; can tailor solutions to meet customer needs
- Solid grasp of industry dynamics; effectively aligns product solutions with customer needs and industry trends
- Competent in a range of sales techniques, including advanced objection handling and closing strategies; adapts approach to various customer types
- Independently executes strategic sales plans; contributes to the development of strategies and meets targets through insightful planning
- Possess solid critical thinking, presentation, and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for problem-solving and delivering exceptional service
- Detail-oriented to manage contract review and discuss project specifications
- Creative and persuasive with the ability to think at both tactical and strategic levels
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across all departments
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Target engineering and materials science roles
Kennametal's sponsorship activity is concentrated in technical disciplines tied to its core manufacturing and tooling business. Focus your applications on roles in mechanical engineering, materials science, and advanced manufacturing where specialized expertise is hardest to source domestically.
Apply well ahead of the H-1B lottery window
H-1B registrations open in March each year. For Kennametal roles, target applications in the preceding fall recruiting cycle so hiring managers have time to evaluate you and initiate internal approvals before the lottery deadline approaches.
Highlight tooling and materials expertise in your application
Kennametal prioritizes candidates whose technical skills are directly applicable to cutting tools, wear solutions, and advanced materials. Aligning your resume to these specific product lines signals you can contribute immediately, which strengthens the business justification for sponsorship.
Research which Kennametal locations are actively hiring sponsored roles
Kennametal operates facilities across multiple U.S. states, and sponsorship activity is not uniform across sites. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history and identify which locations are most likely to support your visa type.
Understand TN eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Kennametal sponsors TN visas in addition to H-1B, which is a faster and lottery-free pathway for qualifying Canadian and Mexican professionals in engineering and scientific roles. Confirm your occupation appears on the TN eligible list before applying.
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Does Kennametal sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Kennametal sponsors H-1B visas. The company has an established track record of supporting international professionals in technical and engineering roles within its manufacturing and tooling operations. While sponsorship is selective rather than high-volume, qualified candidates in specialized disciplines have a realistic path to H-1B support, particularly those who enter through OPT first.
Which visa types does Kennametal sponsor?
Kennametal sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas. This range gives international candidates multiple entry points depending on their citizenship and current status. Canadian and Mexican nationals should consider the TN pathway as a faster alternative to the H-1B lottery for eligible engineering and scientific roles.
Which departments or roles at Kennametal are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at Kennametal is most common in engineering, research and development, and advanced manufacturing functions. Roles involving materials science, mechanical engineering, product development, and tooling applications tend to align most closely with the company's need for specialized international talent that is difficult to source domestically.
How do I time my application to maximize my chances of H-1B sponsorship at Kennametal?
Apply during Kennametal's fall and winter recruiting cycles, ideally six to nine months before the March H-1B registration window. Starting on F-1 OPT gives you the strongest position, as it lets you build a track record internally before the company initiates the sponsorship process. Early applications give HR time to route approvals through legal counsel.
How do I find open roles at Kennametal that are open to visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Kennametal roles filtered by verified sponsorship history. Rather than sifting through job listings with ambiguous sponsorship language, Migrate Mate shows you which companies have a real track record of filing for specific visa types, so you can apply with confidence that sponsorship is genuinely on the table.
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