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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 640590
Type: Full-time
Location: Bessemer, AL 35022
Departments: Sales
Date Published: October 30, 2026
End Date: 11-13-2026
Job Description
Metalworking Field Application Specialist
5531 Powder Plant Ln, Bessemer, AL 35022
ALBIR Public Store
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Metalworking Field Application Specialist, you will be responsible for managing projects focused around implementation, productivity improvement, supply chain efficiencies and profit dollar gains for Fastenal and existing end users. Working in this position, your technical expertise will be of critical importance as you work with end users who already have a need defined and an expectation that we will be able to run testing processes, identify parts and leverage partnerships to ensure supply chain continuity. You will work closely with other members of the metalworking team who will provide projects at customer sites, which have already been vetted and require advanced technical support.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Increasing speed to revenue by supporting customer implementation programs with a focus on onsite locations
- Creating supply chain efficiencies reducing overall operating costs while documenting cost savings
- Driving margin improvement through conversions with a focus on increased profit dollars
- Working towards goals tied to productivity improvement for customers with a focus on metal removal operations
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess a degree, certificate or diploma in CNC, Machining, Business, Operations related field of study OR have at least 2 years of industry related work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrate strong technical aptitude in machining and tooling
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Willingness to travel 50% + with overnights required
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
- Pass a background check, required by a customer/contract serviced by this location
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess 5 years of experience with metal cutting tooling
- Possess 5 years of experience with CNC programming
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 11-13-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 640590
Type: Full-time
Location: Bessemer, AL 35022
Departments: Sales
Date Published: October 30, 2026
End Date: 11-13-2026
Job Description
Metalworking Field Application Specialist
5531 Powder Plant Ln, Bessemer, AL 35022
ALBIR Public Store
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Metalworking Field Application Specialist, you will be responsible for managing projects focused around implementation, productivity improvement, supply chain efficiencies and profit dollar gains for Fastenal and existing end users. Working in this position, your technical expertise will be of critical importance as you work with end users who already have a need defined and an expectation that we will be able to run testing processes, identify parts and leverage partnerships to ensure supply chain continuity. You will work closely with other members of the metalworking team who will provide projects at customer sites, which have already been vetted and require advanced technical support.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Increasing speed to revenue by supporting customer implementation programs with a focus on onsite locations
- Creating supply chain efficiencies reducing overall operating costs while documenting cost savings
- Driving margin improvement through conversions with a focus on increased profit dollars
- Working towards goals tied to productivity improvement for customers with a focus on metal removal operations
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess a degree, certificate or diploma in CNC, Machining, Business, Operations related field of study OR have at least 2 years of industry related work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrate strong technical aptitude in machining and tooling
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Willingness to travel 50% + with overnights required
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
- Pass a background check, required by a customer/contract serviced by this location
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess 5 years of experience with metal cutting tooling
- Possess 5 years of experience with CNC programming
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Please respond by 11-13-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Field Application Engineer
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your field of study and the job duties. For Field Application Engineers, degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related discipline give your petition the clearest specialty occupation footing.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Field Application Engineer roles typically file under SOC 17-2061 or 17-2199. Pull historical LCA disclosure data through the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers file regularly for this title before you apply.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
If your OPT is expiring and you need cap-gap protection, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment during your offer conversations, not after you've signed. This is a hard eligibility requirement, not a formality.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Field Application Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers filtered by confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This saves time you'd otherwise spend manually cross-referencing DOL disclosure files for each company.
Get your prevailing wage level right
Field Application Engineers span wage levels one through four depending on supervision and complexity. Pull your employer's offered level from the OFLC Wage Search and flag it if it's level one, USCIS increasingly scrutinizes petitions where wage level suggests entry-level work for a specialty occupation.
Request premium processing before your start date
Standard I-129 adjudication can run three to five months. If your employer files close to your OPT expiration or a project deadline, request premium processing upfront so you receive a decision within 15 business days, per USCIS.
H-1B Visa Field Application Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Field Application Engineers typically require a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a directly related discipline, and employers document this in the Labor Condition Application and supporting petition. Roles with vague or generalist degree requirements can draw Requests for Evidence, so the job description wording matters.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Field Application Engineers?
Semiconductor manufacturers, electronic test and measurement companies, industrial automation firms, and embedded systems vendors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this title. These employers file LCAs regularly because the role requires deep product knowledge that takes time to develop internally. You can verify an employer's filing history by checking DOL LCA disclosure data or browsing roles on Migrate Mate, which filters positions by confirmed sponsorship activity.
Can I switch employers on H-1B as a Field Application Engineer without losing my status?
Yes, under H-1B portability provisions, you can start with a new employer as soon as they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, provided your current H-1B was approved, you've been in valid status, and you're moving to a similar role. For Field Application Engineers, a role at a different company in the same product vertical generally satisfies the 'same or similar' standard, but your employer's attorney should confirm this based on the specific SOC codes involved.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your role, experience level, and work location. Field Application Engineers who cover a wide territory or work remotely from a different metro than their employer's headquarters may have their LCA wages tied to the worksite location, not the company's headquarters city. Verify this with your employer before the LCA is filed, since amending it later adds time to the process.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Gather your academic credentials, any credential evaluation reports if your degree is from outside the U.S., employment verification letters from prior roles, and any publications or technical certifications that reinforce your specialty occupation claim. Field Application Engineers who carry product certifications from manufacturers they support can use those to strengthen the petition. O*NET's occupation profile for this role is useful for cross-referencing the degree requirements documented in your employer's support letter.