Demonstration Specialist

Turn Heads. Spark Interest. Demonstrate the Future of Welding. **Love working with your hands? Passionate about welding and cutting-edge technology? What if your job was to travel, operate some of the most advanced welding equipment available, and show manufacturers what's possible?** At **DenaliWeld**, we're changing the way the manufacturing industry thinks about welding, cleaning, and automation. We're looking for an energetic, mechanically inclined, and outgoing **Laser Welding Demonstration Specialist** to join our growing team. This isn't your typical welding job. Instead of spending every day behind a welding helmet doing repetitive production work, you'll be on the front lines of introducing manufacturers to the next generation of welding technology. You'll travel to customer facilities, work alongside industry professionals, conduct live demonstrations, and help businesses discover how laser welding can transform their operations. **If you love welding, enjoy meeting new people, and want a career that goes beyond the shop floor, we want to meet you.** WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING **Your job is simple: Make the technology come to life.** As a Laser Welding Demonstration Specialist, you'll represent DenaliWeld through hands-on demonstrations, technical presentations, and customer education. Your responsibilities will include: * **Bring the wow factor:** Perform live demonstrations of DenaliWeld laser welding and laser cleaning equipment for customers, distributors, and prospective buyers. * **Hit the road:** Travel to manufacturing facilities, welding supply distributors, trade shows, and industry events throughout the United States. * **Put your welding skills to work:** Prepare materials, set welding parameters, and demonstrate equipment capabilities across different metals, thicknesses, and applications. * **Show customers what's possible:** Explain how laser welding can help improve productivity, reduce distortion, and minimize post-weld cleanup. * **Be the technical expert:** Answer customer questions about equipment operation, welding applications, shielding gases, and system capabilities. * **Train the next generation:** Assist with equipment setup, customer training, operator instruction, and safe operating procedures. * **Support our sales team:** Work alongside DenaliWeld's sales representatives and distributor partners to deliver professional, engaging demonstrations. * **Keep equipment ready:** Maintain demonstration equipment, organize accessories and consumables, and ensure all systems are operating properly. * **Represent the brand:** Help showcase DenaliWeld at national industry events, including FABTECH, distributor open houses, and customer demonstrations. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR We're looking for someone who combines **hands-on technical ability with a personality that connects with people.** You don't need to be a career salesperson. You do need to be comfortable demonstrating equipment, explaining how things work, and interacting professionally with customers. **The ideal candidate will have:** * Experience in MIG, TIG, or other welding processes, metal fabrication, or a related manufacturing field. * Strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in advanced manufacturing technology. * Confidence working with customers and answering technical questions. * A hands-on approach to learning new equipment and solving problems. * Good communication skills and a professional, outgoing personality. * The ability to work independently and as part of a team. * A willingness and ability to travel regularly, including occasional overnight and multi-day trips. * A valid driver's license and the ability to transport and set up demonstration equipment. **Bonus points if you have experience with:** * Handheld laser welding or laser cleaning systems. * Welding equipment demonstrations or technical instruction. * Industrial gas and welding supply distributors. * Robotic welding or manufacturing automation. * Trade shows, technical presentations, or customer-facing roles. **No laser welding experience? That's okay.** We understand that laser welding is still relatively new to many fabricators. We're looking for someone with a solid foundation, a willingness to learn, and the drive to become an expert. DenaliWeld will provide specialized equipment and safety training. WHY WORK AT DENALIWELD?Because Your Welding Career Should Be Anything but Ordinary. At DenaliWeld, you'll have the opportunity to turn your welding knowledge into a unique career working with innovative technology and manufacturers across the country. You'll be part of a growing company where your work has a direct impact on our customers, distributor relationships, and continued expansion. **What makes this position exciting?** * **Something different every day:** New customers, new materials, new applications, and new challenges. * **Cutting-edge equipment:** Get hands-on experience with high-powered laser welding, laser cleaning, and automated welding systems. * **Opportunities to travel:** Visit manufacturing facilities, industry partners, and major national trade shows. * **Professional development:** Build expertise in an emerging technology and expand your technical and customer-facing skills. * **Career growth:** Opportunities to advance into technical sales, applications engineering, training, or other positions as the company grows. * **Make an impact:** Play a key role in helping manufacturers understand and adopt new technology. SAFETY AND PROFESSIONALISM Safety is central to everything we do. As a demonstration specialist, you'll be expected to follow all laser safety procedures, use appropriate personal protective equipment, establish safe demonstration environments, and help customers understand proper equipment operation. DenaliWeld will provide training on our equipment, operating procedures, and laser safety requirements. THE PERSON WE REALLY WANT We're looking for the person who walks into a welding shop and immediately wants to know what everyone is building. The person who enjoys figuring out why something works, how it could work better, and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. Someone who can lay down a great weld, explain what makes it great, and get the customer excited about doing it themselves. **You bring the welding knowledge, personality, and ambition. We'll bring the technology and the opportunity.** READY TO TAKE YOUR WELDING CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL? Stop doing the same welds every day and start showing the industry what the future looks like. **Join DenaliWeld. Demonstrate Innovation. Inspire the Industry.** Pay: From $50,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Health insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off * Paid training Willingness to travel: * 75% (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Elgin, IL 60124