Industrial Parts Specialist

Use your mechanical aptitude to help customers find the right industrial solutions. We're looking for an Industrial Parts Specialist to support customers by identifying products, preparing quotes, processing orders, and helping solve day-to-day equipment and maintenance challenges. This is not a cold-calling sales role. Instead, you'll work directly with customers who need hoses, fittings, adapters, valves, and other industrial components to keep their operations running. If you've worked around equipment, parts, maintenance, repairs, manufacturing, construction materials, or industrial products, this could be a great fit. Whether you've been a parts specialist, service advisor, mechanic, maintenance technician, or worked in industrial distribution, we're looking for someone who understands how mechanical components work together and enjoys helping customers find solutions. What You'll Do • Respond to customer requests for quotes, orders, pricing, and product information • Help customers identify the correct hoses, fittings, adapters, valves, and related components for their applications • Prepare accurate quotes and process customer orders • Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and lead times • Track orders and communicate updates to customers • Support walk-in customers at the branch counter • Build strong relationships with customers through responsive service and product knowledge • Work closely with purchasing, warehouse, and operations teams to ensure customer needs are met • Maintain accurate records and documentation within company systems What We're Looking For • Mechanical aptitude and an interest in industrial products • Strong communication and customer service skills • Ability to learn technical products and understand how components work together • Organized and detail-oriented mindset • Experience working in a fast-paced environment balancing multiple priorities Preferred Backgrounds • Parts Specialist or Parts Manager • Parts Counter Representative • Service Advisor or Service Writer • Diesel Mechanic looking to transition into an office-based role • Heavy Equipment Mechanic • Automotive Parts Professional • Fleet Maintenance Coordinator • Hydraulic Technician • Industrial Maintenance Technician • Manufacturing Support or Production Support • Industrial Distribution • Construction Supply • Equipment Rental Industry • Home Depot or Lowe's Department Supervisor (Plumbing, Hardware, Pro Desk, Commercial Sales) • Entry level candidates with a degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Distribution, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field Industries We Like • Industrial Distribution • Manufacturing • Construction • Oil & Gas • Energy • Heavy Equipment • Automotive & Diesel • MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) • Industrial Supply • Fluid Power & Hydraulics • Equipment Rental Compensation & Benefits • $26-$29/hour • Contract-to-hire opportunity • Monday-Friday schedule • Stable and growing company • Long-term career potential • Product training provided Why This Opportunity? This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys the technical side of equipment and components but wants to move away from the physical demands of turning wrenches every day. You'll leverage your mechanical knowledge to help customers solve problems, source the right parts, and keep their operations moving. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lafayette, LA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $28.85/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,LA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.