Roger Thomas
About Roger Thomas
Roger Thomas is a Senior Sales Engineer at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2017. He has over two decades of experience in the machining and manufacturing industry, including roles as an Applications Engineer and Tool Room Lead/CNC Programmer.
Work at Kennametal
Roger Thomas has been employed at Kennametal since 2015, initially serving as an Applications Engineer. In 2017, he transitioned to the role of Senior Sales Engineer. His tenure at Kennametal spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the company. His work primarily focuses on sales engineering, leveraging his technical expertise to support customer needs in the machining and manufacturing sectors.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing
Before joining Kennametal, Roger Thomas worked at Kimball International as a Tool Room Lead and CNC Programmer from 2011 to 2015. His responsibilities included overseeing tool room operations and programming CNC machines. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Summit Molds as a Toolmaker from 2002 to 2011, where he developed skills in mold making and tool design. Additionally, he worked as a CNC Machinist at KeyTronicEMS from 1996 to 2002, gaining experience in CNC operations.
Education and Expertise
Roger Thomas studied at North Idaho College, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Machine Tool Technology/Machinist from 1992 to 1994. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in machining processes and tool technology, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering and manufacturing roles.
Career Timeline
Roger Thomas has a diverse career in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. He began his professional journey as a CNC Machinist at KeyTronicEMS from 1996 to 2002. He then worked as a Toolmaker at Summit Molds from 2002 to 2011. Following this, he served as Tool Room Lead/CNC Programmer at Kimball International from 2011 to 2015. Since 2015, he has been with Kennametal, progressing from Applications Engineer to Senior Sales Engineer.