Technical Sales Manager (Manufacturing / Industrial)
Summit Employment Professionals · Wichita, Kansas ·Full-time ·2026-04-13
Position Summary
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Customer Service / Technical Sales Manager to support our growing customer base. This role requires someone who can combine strong interpersonal skills with technical aptitude to provide responsive, professional service and application support.
The ideal candidate will be confident managing complex customer conversations, supporting both day-to-day interactions and in-person customer visits when needed, while helping customers identify the appropriate product solutions for their applications.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, order management, and product related questions.
• Provide technical guidance to customers regarding product selection, specifications, and application suitability.
• Process and track customer orders using our ERP system and internal tools.
• Communicate professionally via email, phone, and video calls.
• Proactively follow up on open orders, shipment statuses, and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Planning, Engineering, Shipping, and Sales to ensure on-time, accurate fulfillment.
• Investigate and resolve order discrepancies, returns, or complaints efficiently and professionally.
• Participate in occasional customer site visits or virtual meetings to support technical discussions and account management.
• Assist with customer reports, forecasts, and ongoing account management.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions, orders, and service issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer satisfaction and internal process efficiency.
• Coordinate and administer licensing activities in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical customer support, including reviewing customer drawings or schematics and helping apply the appropriate available product solution.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of customer service, technical sales, or account management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Sage 100 preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with a customer-first mindset.
Preferred Skills
• Familiarity with supply chain, inventory, or logistics processes.
• Experience managing B2B customer accounts, particularly OEM or distributor relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical schematics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating and maintaining spreadsheets, using formulas, and organizing data for reporting and analysis.
• Experience working with electrical components, connectors, or similar industrial products.
Company DescriptionWhether you want to change careers or find yourself unemployed, Summit Employment can help you land the right job, with the right company. We will assess your skills, experience, background, and past performance through a customized interview process to help gauge the best opportunities possible.
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Aerospace Assembler
Summit Employment Professionals · Wichita, Kansas ·Full-time ·2026-03-18
Job Summary
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as an Aerospace Assembler, where you'll play a vital role in constructing high-precision aerospace components. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, innovative environment dedicated to advancing aerospace technology. Your mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills will contribute directly to the assembly of critical aircraft parts, ensuring quality and safety standards are met with precision. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy working with your hands using various tools, this role is perfect for you! Paid position with comprehensive training provided to help you succeed.
Responsibilities
• Assemble aerospace components accurately using hand tools, power tools, and specialized assembly line equipment.
• Follow detailed work instructions and blueprints to ensure precise construction of parts.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely to move materials within the manufacturing facility.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the assembly process to verify adherence to specifications and standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring safety protocols are consistently followed.
• Collaborate with team members on the assembly line to meet production goals efficiently.
• Assist in inventory management by handling materials and parts within the warehouse environment.
Experience
• Previous factory or manufacturing facility experience preferred, especially within aerospace or similar high-tech industries.
• Mechanical knowledge with familiarity in assembly processes and use of hand tools and power tools.
• Warehouse experience, including operating forklifts or other material handling equipment, is a plus.
• Comfortable working on an assembly line in a fast-paced environment, maintaining attention to detail under time constraints.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and ability to follow strict protocols at all times. Join us in building the future of aerospace technology! We value energetic individuals who are eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute their mechanical skills to innovative projects. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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Press Operator - Set-Up, Blueprints, Early Shift
Summit Employment Professionals · Wichita, Kansas ·Full-time ·2026-04-09
A local manufacturing firm in Wichita, KS, is looking for a Press Operator. The ideal candidate will have experience in press set-up, the ability to read blueprints, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining a strong work ethic, punctual attendance, and the capacity to lift up to 50lbs. Compensation for this position is $16 per hour, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the potential for overtime.
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Shear Operator
Summit Employment Professionals · Wichita, Kansas ·Full-time ·2026-03-18
Local manufacturer is seeking a Shear Operator.
Position Requirements
• Must have shear, press, or laser experience and/or mechanical skills
• Must have computer aptitude
• Ability to read tape measure and/or calipers to 100th of an inch (tape measure test required)
• Working knowledge of thin gauge materials
General Requirements
• Punctual, dependable, and have good attendance
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work in varied climate
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., must be available to work OT as needed
Compensation: $19/HR
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Fabricator- 1st/2nd shift
Summit Employment Professionals · Wichita, Kansas ·Full-time ·2026-04-01
Job DescriptionJob Description
Job description:
Local manufacturer is seeking a Fabricator.
Position Requirements:
• Ability to read tape measure
• Mechanically inclined/skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Attention to to detail
• Computer Skills
• Welding experience preferred
• Must be able to work with insulation
General Requirements:
• Punctual, dependable, and have good attendance
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work in varied climate
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., must be available to work OT as needed
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 3:30 p.m. to Midnight, must be available to work OT as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Shift:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
Experience:
• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
• Wichita, KS 67202 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Wichita, KS 67202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Company DescriptionWhether you want to change careers or find yourself unemployed, Summit Employment can help you land the right job, with the right company. We will assess your skills, experience, background, and past performance through a customized interview process to help gauge the best opportunities possible.Company DescriptionWhether you want to change careers or find yourself unemployed, Summit Employment can help you land the right job, with the right company. We will assess your skills, experience, background, and past performance through a customized interview process to help gauge the best opportunities possible.
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Skilled Shear Operator (Early Shift) — $19/HR
Summit Employment Professionals · Wichita, Kansas ·Full-time ·2026-03-18
A local manufacturer is looking for a Shear Operator in Wichita. Candidates must have shear, press, or laser experience, strong mechanical skills, and computer aptitude. Responsibilities include maintaining punctuality and good attendance, lifting up to 50lbs, and ability to stand for long periods. The job requires reading measurements accurately and familiarity with thin gauge materials. Compensation is $19/hour with work hours Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., overtime as needed.
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Aerospace Assembly Tech: Blueprint-Driven & Detail-Oriented
Summit Employment Professionals · Wichita, Kansas ·Full-time ·2026-04-08
A manufacturing company is seeking full-time Assemblers to construct and package various products. The ideal candidate will read blueprints and use tools diligently. Responsibilities include maintaining machines, ensuring quality, and working as part of a team. Attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform repetitive tasks. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and productivity.
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Machine Shop Helper
Summit Employment Professionals · Wichita, Kansas ·Full-time ·2026-03-27
Seeking a FT Machine Shop Helper for an aerospace manufacturer.
Job Duties
• Follow directions for the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material
• Clean the shop equipment and work area as instructed
• Participate in organization of shop tools and parts
• Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment
• Remove and maintain chips from machining operations until recycled
• Ensure solids scrap bins are properly identified and monitored
• Move and stage materials & supplies
• Clean up shavings from machine areas
• Move raw and scrap materials, finished products and equipment throughout the facility
• Perform necessary housekeeping activities, this includes, but is not limited to, the picking up of all debris that results from production activities, this includes proper storage of all materials and equipment when they are not in use as well as all other materials which may be offensive or hazardous
• Work with Machine operators loading parts into machinery
• Operate forklift and/or overhead crane moving parts only as directed and trained
• Deliver parts and or materials to work areas as required
Requirements
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Previous manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred
• Able to read and interpret job orders and other documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manual
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum 50 Lbs.
Hours
• First Shift: Mon. - Thurs., 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Second Shift: Mon. - Fri., 6 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
• Third Shift: Mon. - Fri., 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
• Weekend Shift Day: Fri., Sat., Sun., 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Weekend Night: Fri., Sat., Sun., 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
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Aircraft Structural Assembly Technician – Precision & Riveting
Summit Employment Professionals · Wichita, Kansas ·Full-time ·2026-03-24
A leading staffing agency in Kansas is seeking skilled individuals for aircraft structure assembly. Responsibilities include trimming, routing, and inspecting airframe structures, utilizing various hand and precision tools. Ideal candidates will be proficient in basic sheet metal work and possess strong communication abilities. Compensation ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, depending on experience, with multiple shift options available.
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Fabricator - 2nd Shift
Summit Employment Professionals · Wichita, Kansas ·Full-time ·2026-03-25
Local manufacturer is seeking a Fabricator.
Position Requirements
• Ability to read tape measure
• Mechanically inclined/skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Attention to to detail
• Computer Skills
• Welding experience preferred
• Must be able to work with insulation
General Requirements
• Punctual, dependable, and have good attendance
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work in varied climate
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 3:30 p.m. to Midnight, must be available to work OT as needed
Compensation: $17.25/HR
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