MetFab Productivity Specialist
Linde, Tacoma, WA, United States
Metal Fabrication Productivity Specialist
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. | Washington State
Serve as a technical productivity and welding applications specialist supporting sales teams and metal fabrication customers across Washington State. Partner with customers to improve fabrication efficiency through applied welding engineering, cutting and processing technologies, and integrated automation solutions delivered in collaboration with Linde’s in‑house automation team.
Key Contributions & Responsibilities
Serve as a technical specialist supporting sales teams with productivity‑focused metal fabrication solutions
Evaluate customer operations to recommend improved welding processes, preparatory shielding gas applications, and cutting and processing equipment
Promote and support Linde cutting and processing technologies, including Plasma and Laser processing solutions
Collaborate with Linde’s in‑house automation and robotics team to identify, position, and support automated fabrication solutions
Assist customers with implementation, commissioning, and optimization of fabrication and automation technologies
Conduct on‑site productivity assessments to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, throughput, and quality
Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical consultation to resolve welding, cutting, or process‑related challenges
Support customer and internal training initiatives related to welding processes, gas applications, equipment, and automation concepts
Lead or assist with product demonstrations, customer events, and trade shows showcasing fabrication, cutting, and automation solutions
Maintain strong technical relationships with key accounts through consistent engagement and solution stewardship
Support the introduction of new fabrication, cutting, and automation technologies aligned with customer needs
Monitor metal fabrication market trends and competitive activity to identify productivity opportunities
What we offer you!
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
Employee Discount Programs
Career growth opportunities
Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level
Pay range: $108,225 - $128,730 yearly (depending on experience)
What makes you great:
High School Diploma/GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred
7+ years Outside Sales experience preferred
Strong negotiation skills
Prior Industry experience is required
Certification as a Welding Inspector or Welding Educator preferred
Upholds high standards of honesty and integrity
Demonstrates personal ownership for safety and actively contributes to a strong safety culture
Contributes to a positive work environment where differences are valued and supported
Strives for personal achievement and helps others attain results
Ensures accountability through collaboration and interpersonal skills
Why you will enjoy working with us:
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $33 billion.
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high‑quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Primary Location: Washington‑Tacoma
Schedule: Full‑time
Job: Sales & Marketing
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Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. | Washington State
Serve as a technical productivity and welding applications specialist supporting sales teams and metal fabrication customers across Washington State. Partner with customers to improve fabrication efficiency through applied welding engineering, cutting and processing technologies, and integrated automation solutions delivered in collaboration with Linde’s in‑house automation team.
Key Contributions & Responsibilities
Serve as a technical specialist supporting sales teams with productivity‑focused metal fabrication solutions
Evaluate customer operations to recommend improved welding processes, preparatory shielding gas applications, and cutting and processing equipment
Promote and support Linde cutting and processing technologies, including Plasma and Laser processing solutions
Collaborate with Linde’s in‑house automation and robotics team to identify, position, and support automated fabrication solutions
Assist customers with implementation, commissioning, and optimization of fabrication and automation technologies
Conduct on‑site productivity assessments to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, throughput, and quality
Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical consultation to resolve welding, cutting, or process‑related challenges
Support customer and internal training initiatives related to welding processes, gas applications, equipment, and automation concepts
Lead or assist with product demonstrations, customer events, and trade shows showcasing fabrication, cutting, and automation solutions
Maintain strong technical relationships with key accounts through consistent engagement and solution stewardship
Support the introduction of new fabrication, cutting, and automation technologies aligned with customer needs
Monitor metal fabrication market trends and competitive activity to identify productivity opportunities
What we offer you!
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
Employee Discount Programs
Career growth opportunities
Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level
Pay range: $108,225 - $128,730 yearly (depending on experience)
What makes you great:
High School Diploma/GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred
7+ years Outside Sales experience preferred
Strong negotiation skills
Prior Industry experience is required
Certification as a Welding Inspector or Welding Educator preferred
Upholds high standards of honesty and integrity
Demonstrates personal ownership for safety and actively contributes to a strong safety culture
Contributes to a positive work environment where differences are valued and supported
Strives for personal achievement and helps others attain results
Ensures accountability through collaboration and interpersonal skills
Why you will enjoy working with us:
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $33 billion.
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high‑quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Primary Location: Washington‑Tacoma
Schedule: Full‑time
Job: Sales & Marketing
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