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The Building Materials Industry supplies the construction industry with glass and glassware, ceramic products, as well as clay, concrete, cement, and gypsum. These products range from raw materials to finished goods. The market size of the Building Material Industry is $124 billion in 2021.Top companies include Owens Corning, TAMKO, and ABC Supply Co.

What are common job types in the Building Materials industry?

Maintenance Technician - Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the upkeep of a facility. They are skilled in a variety of areas including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.

Hoist & Crane Field Service Technician - Hoist & Crane Field Service Technicians are responsible for the maintenance, repair, and inspections of overhead cranes and related equipment.

Electrical Controls Technician - Electrical Controls Technicians work on a wide variety of equipment and devices within a facility. They install and repair electrical systems, calibrate equipment, and inspect designs for quality control. They may also troubleshoot wiring issues or install switchgears.

Production Supervisor - Production Supervisors accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

Shipping/Receiving Supervisor - Shipping/Receiving Supervisors supervise workers who confirm and record the receipt of shipments, prepare items for shipping, and load and unload trucks. They are also responsible for managing the inter-departmental transport of materials.

What are the highest paying Building Materials jobs?

The highest paid jobs in the Building Materials Industry are Materials Managers and Materials Engineers. Materials Managers earn on average $80K per year, while Materials Engineers earn on average $70K, depending on location and experience.

What Building Materials jobs are in demand?

Jobs that are in high demand in the Building Materials Industry can be segmented across the specific types of building materials. Jobs in the following Building Materials are currently in high demand:

  • Steel, lumber, concrete and other building materials
  • Windows, doors, cabinets, and hardware
  • HVAC, plumbing, and electrical
  • Paints, coatings, and adhesives
  • Interior finished products
  • Distribution

Why should one start a career in the Building Materials industry?

Military candidates possess unmatched expertise and proven leadership skills, making them an ideal fit for various positions across the Building Materials industry. While the COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant shortage in building materials, the industry is relying on hiring many skilled laborers to make up the gap and maintain a steady supply in the years to come.


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Mobile Maintenance Supervisor


Job Ref: # EB-2086481062
Date Posted: 9/22/2023 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Foreman, AR
Category: Building Materials
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Description

Position Details:
• Title: Mobile Maintenance Supervisor
• Location: Foreman, AR
• Shift: 1st shift, 7a-4p
• Compensation: $85-$95K based on experience
• Benefits: 401K, MED/DEN/VIS plus more!
• Travel: None
• Relocation package: a relocation package is approved for this role.

Position Description:
The Mobile Maintenance Supervisor coordinates and supervises mobile maintenance crewmembers on preventive maintenance and mechanical repair activities. This position supervises mobile maintenance crewmembers assigned to specific projects.

What you’ll be contributing:
• Collaborates with contractors, vendors, and storeroom personnel prior to starting a project to see if needed supplies are in stock. Orders any needed supplies that are not currently in stock. Manages rental equipment needs for the operation.
• Estimates time and parts needed to complete the project. Identifies safety hazards and ensures employees have the proper tools to do the job safely before assigning the task.
• Conducts safety meetings, safety inspections and ensures mechanics are the company safety policies.
• Coordinates with maintenance personnel and other department supervisors to determine start dates and completion dates of mobile maintenance projects and how it will affect production.
• Support operations road map with mobile equipment plan. Develop and manage mobile equipment capital expenditures.
Requirements:
• Previous industrial or military leadership experience
• Knowledge of all mobile equipment and mobile machinery used in the plant and how each of them functions.
• Working knowledge of engines, transmissions, lubrications, electrical systems, welding, handling hazardous waste, and machine shop equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of MSHA rules and regulations (preferred)
• Experience in union working environment (preferred)



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Electrical Technician


Job Ref: # EB-1658282806
Date Posted: 9/20/2023 9:56:43 AM
City, State: Albany, NY
Category: Building Materials
Salary: $34 - $34

Description

Position Details:
Title: Electrical Technician
Location: Albany, NY (Delmar/Feura Bush)
Shift: Initially regular days 7am – 3pm then 3-on, 3-off, 12-hour schedule rotating days & nights
Compensation: $37.47/hr. initial rate then $39.92/hr. when fully certified (generally within 6-months) + $1/hr. shift bonus for nights worked + O/T + up to 10% quarterly bonus + pay skill increases based on ability + yearly performance raise + relocation. $90K-$110K+ 1st year!
Benefits: Immediate benefits Day 1! Comprehensive healthcare benefits, solid 401(k) with 100% up to 6% pay & 2% non-match kicker, stock options, retirement programs, insurance, and much more!
Travel: None

Position Description: This position is part of OC’s flagship insulation plant maintenance team. Maintenance Technicians primarily troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production systems and equipment. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and install all electrical equipment and systems in the plant to insure smooth operation, production, & safe working conditions. Key duties include:
• Troubleshooting & solving production and facility equipment problems during day-to-day operations.
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment & systems to prevent downtime/deterioration.
• Work assignments on projects for continued growth, expansion, & safety of the plant and work areas.
• Work with outside contractors to perform installation or service of equipment within the facility.
• Assisting operators to minimize downtime and complete scheduled equipment cleaning/changeovers.

Requirements: HS Diploma. Candidates must be maintenance professionals with 2+ years industrial electrical experience troubleshooting & repairing industrial systems. Strong systems-level electrical experience up to 480V required. You will be fixing motors, starters, variable-frequency drives, input/output controls, and some robotics on production line equipment and systems. Candidates must have excellent input/output electrical troubleshooting & be able to read schematics, blueprints, drawings for maintenance/troubleshooting/repair. Candidates should have ability to share skills to help others develop, excellent communication skills, and commitment to providing a high level of detail, pride, and safety towards system & equipment maintenance work, projects, and programs. Candidates must pass background and full-panel drug test prior to employment.



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Mechanical Technician


Job Ref: # EB-1291076487
Date Posted: 9/20/2023 9:54:27 AM
City, State: Albany, NY
Category: Building Materials
Salary: $35 - $35

Description

Position Details:
Title: Mechanical Technician
Location: Albany, NY (Delmar/Feura Bush)
Shift: Initially regular days 7am – 3pm then 3-on, 3-off, 12-hour schedule rotating days & nights
Compensation: $34.52/hr. initial rate then $35.57/hr. when fully certified (generally within 6-months) + $1/hr. shift bonus for nights worked + O/T + up to 10% quarterly bonus + pay skill increases based on ability + yearly performance raise + relocation. $80K-$100K+ 1st year!
Benefits: Immediate benefits Day 1! Comprehensive healthcare benefits, solid 401(k) with 100% up to 6% pay & 2% non-match kicker, stock options, retirement programs, insurance, and much more!
Travel: None

Position Description: This position is part of OC’s flagship insulation plant maintenance team. Maintenance Technicians primarily troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production systems and equipment. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and install all mechanical – mostly pneumatic and some hydraulic equipment and systems in the plant to insure smooth operation, production, & safe working conditions. Key duties include:
• Troubleshooting & solving production and facility equipment problems during day-to-day operations.
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment & systems to prevent downtime/deterioration.
• Work assignments on projects for continued growth, expansion, & safety of the plant and work areas.
• Work with outside contractors to perform installation or service of equipment within the facility.
• Assisting operators to minimize downtime and complete scheduled equipment cleaning/changeovers.

Requirements: HS Diploma. Candidates must be maintenance professionals with 2+ years industrial mechanical experience troubleshooting & repairing industrial systems. Strong pneumatics and power transmission experience required with basic hydraulics. You will be fixing long conveyor systems, motors, gear boxes, drive chains, pulleys, linear bearings, sprockets, rollers, and drive belts on production line equipment and systems. Candidates must be able to read schematics, blueprints, drawings for maintenance/troubleshooting/repair. Candidates should have ability to share skills to help others develop, excellent communication skills, and commitment to providing a high level of detail, pride, and safety towards system & equipment maintenance work, projects, and programs. Candidates must pass background and full-panel drug test prior to employment.



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Maintenance Technician


Job Ref: # EB-1215889857
Date Posted: 7/31/2023 3:29:30 PM
City, State: Puyallup, WA
Category: Building Materials
Salary: $34 - $37

Description

Position Details:
• Title: Maintenance Technician
• Location: Puyallup, WA (greater Tacoma)
• Shift/Schedule: One opening each on:
o 3rd Shift “A” (8p – 4:30a Sun – Thurs)
o 3rd Shift “B” (9:30p – 6a Sun – Thurs)
• Compensation: Target base rate $33.65/hr - $37/hr
o Bonuses/Additional Compensation: $3K sign-on bonus; overtime is paid at 1.5X after 40 hours.
• Benefits: Company offers a competitive starting wage and benefit package, including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, tuition reimbursement, college scholarships of dependents, etc.
• Vaccine Requirement: None
Position Description: As a Maintenance Technician you will perform dismantling, troubleshooting, installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and boiler systems at the manufacturing facility in Puyallup. Some specific requirements include:

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information; read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.

In order to be successful in this role, you should have good mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance skills, ideally with industrial equipment and systems (including some combination of hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electrical, troubleshooting and repair of production equipment including 480v, 3phase electric to 24vdc, communication wiring, working knowledge of PLCS's, ladder logic and relay logic, VFD motors/controls, pumps, motion controls, Servo drives, HMI program logic, welding and pipefitting, etc); you must be a “problem-solver” by nature.



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