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Hi ,

The MJN team would like to wish a warm welcome to our newest member, Darren Valentine. As our Business Development Manager, Darren brings over 24 years of experience in the steel and metal business. Over his career, he has experience working with coil processors, with trading companies, as well as owning a steel distribution company.  Now, as a recruiter, this unique background affords him extensive knowledge and experience in the industry he helps support. We look forward to work with him!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Aluminum Extrusion Survey. A comprehensive guide with our findings from the survey will be sent out early 2022. Winners from the survey will receive their prize soon.

Lastly, the MetalJobs Network team would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday.
November Star Talent
Outside Sales
  • 13 years of Midwest sales background
  • Carbon, Stainless, & Aluminum background
  • Primary focus of cross selling coil processing and value add services
  • 20+ years metals industry total

Supply Chain/Steel Production Professional
  • 13+ years experience
  • BS Management / MA Accounting
  • Diverse background in supply chain, product finishing, operations, production
  • Strong supervisory/leadership experience
  • Open to relocation
Director of Sales
  • 30+ years of metals industry sales background
  • 25 years of Aerospace Industry focus
  • Previous Director and Management roles
  • Looking for Western Region sales
Structural Steel Estimator / Detailing Manager
  • 15 years in heavy fabrication / structural steel estimation
  • Overseen cost, project and parts estimation and quoting for complex fabrications
  • Has led, mentored and trained teams of detailers
  • Background in project scheduling
  • Open to relocation
Outside Sales Rep
  • 10+ years metals sales background
  • Carbon Flat Roll / Value Add background in Midwest
  • Multiple years of sales management experience

Mechanical Design Engineering Manager
  • BS Mechanical Engineering
  • Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, ERP systems
  • Sheetmetal shop background includes CNC programming (G-code), equipment purchasing and setup
  • Extensive management and product development experience
Rebar Detailing Manager
  • 20+ years as Rebar Detailing Manager
  • Estimating/Detailing Expertise using RebarCAD/ASA
  • Oversees, mentors and trains team of detailers; interfaces with clients
  • Open to relocation
General Manager
  • 20+ years management experience in aluminum extrusion industry
  • Expertise on 5"-12" presses; 5xxx and 6xxxx series; extrusion and paint
  • Strong management, P&L oversight
  • Exposure to wide product mix
  • Open to relocation
Plant Manager
  • Manages multiple facilities and over 150 employees
  • Assists in safety to PNL, sales, and quality checks
  • Has management experience over various size facilities
  • Well versed in the paper, automotive, and glass industries
Plant Manager
  • High energy, an enthusiastic leader looking to be a change agent across departments while being responsible for the total operational metrics including P+L.
  • Played a critical role in launching the expedition assembly line streamlining the plant's work process and improving overall productivity.
  • Improved U55x Job Per Hour by over 20% in 6 months
  • This individual is well versed in the practices of robotic welding, coating, fabrication, laser, stamping, thermoforming, injection forming, and forging.
Plant/Facility Manager
  • Overseen multiple yards of varying size and lead teams for over 10+ years increasing profitability
  • Has held a variety of leadership roles within the US Army for a span of 10+ years managing teams of over 120 individuals.
  • Over the last 10 years has become an asset by increasing revenue along with production, decreasing their monthly losses and streamlining processes
General Manager
  • Over 20 years’ experience in Operations and Engineering
  • Known to be a change agent with previous employers. With the abilities to make improvements, streamline processes and improve overall business efficiency
  • Has experiences and expertise in heavy fabrication, stainless, aluminum, welding, assembly, electric and mechanical
  • Has both a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA
Quality Assurance Manager
  • Manages all Quality Assurance Operations in North America, South America, and Asia
  • Over 10 years experience working metallurgist, engineer, and client based, worked as a process engineer and oversees all quality standards.
  • Has both a BS in Metallurgy and Engineering and Masters Science Engineering
 
Current Positions
Featured Positions
#1526 - Outside Sales
  • 5+ years steel sales experience
  • Proven success managing teams and sales success
  • Familiarity with steel coil process AND familiarity with steel fabrication
  • Sales Management background is a plus

#1536 - Facilities Supervisor
  • AS/BS preferred
  • Must have metals experience - preferably exposure to shredder
  • Mechanical aptitude/computer savvy
  • Must be able to run reports and payroll
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish highly preferred

#1539 - Facilities Manager
  • AS/BS preferred
  • 5-7 years in metals recycling
  • 3+ years supervisory experience
  • Oversee operations, best practices, maintenance
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish highly preferred

#1573 - QA Manager - Wire
  • BS in Materials Science/Engineering/ Quality Management; advanced degrees or equivalent experience preferred
  • 5-10 years metal processing
  • Level II US/ EC Metal Testing (Macro and Microstructure physical testing and analysis) helpful
  • Strong exposure to industries like aerospace/medical/oil and gas required
  • Will maintain and represent the quality system, assist sales and production in the development of new products while focusing on continuing process improvement on existing products

#1615 - Buyer/Purchasing Associate
  • 3+ years buying/purchasing background in Manufacturing or Steel Industry
  • Responsible for all purchasing of flat roll carbon products
  • Responding to purchasing requests from the GM and Sales Team for pricing and lead time.
  • Manage outside processing needs related to inventory purchases
  • Primarily CR and Coated and some HR

#1618 - Operations Manager
  • Degree in MSc and 3+ years experience of heat treat
  • Will oversee daily operation of the production department
  • Oversee hiring, discipline, and training of new furnace operators
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Must understand vacuum processing of tool steels and application for die-casting
  • Relocation offered

#1622 - Die Shop Supervisor
  • 5+ years in die shop
  • Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department
  • Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department
  • Work with the manager to manage the department's labor and expense budget and ensure expenses are within the budget
  • Provide leadership to department team members

#1628 - Inside Sales Representative
  • 1+ years Inside Sales background required
  • Knowledge of metals industry not required, but a bonus
  • Experience with high volume activity & sales processing
  • Detail oriented, high energy, highly organized position

#1630 - Casting/Refining Supervisor/Manager
  • 7+ years experience in steelmaking/casting
  • Supervises refining and degassing processes and chemistries to assure product quality
  • Supervises degassing process to assure product quality and temperature control.
  • Monitors speed of Caster and Melt Shop production; adjusts to meet processing needs and maximize production.
  • Monitors heat, tonnage, cast rolls, blooms, and bloom lengths.

#1632 - Director of Sales
  • 5+ years Outside Sales background required within fastener/bolt related markets
  • Knowledge of threaded metal products preferred
  • Nationwide sales territory
  • Sales Management experience is a plus

#1637 - Estimator
  • Ability to lead a team, communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge of foundry molding operations/equipment (specifically a background in No-Bake Molding) and/or a technical education in a related field would be helpful.
  • Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience is desired
  • The candidate should be experienced in working independently and as a member of a team to meet deadlines and improve their department with solid leadership and communication skills
  • Well versed with: IMF mold line: The most advanced state-of-the-art, highly automated sand-casting mold line offers optimal product consistency and repeatability
  • Exposure in one or more of areas: Patternless molding, Automated isocure line, No-bake floor molding, Pit molding for very large parts

#1641 - Area Quality Manager
  • Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
  • Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
  • Directs inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
  • Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
  • Works with vendors to insure quality of all purchased parts for company use.
  • Investigates and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • BA / 5+ years experience highly preferred

#1642 - Sales Manager
  • Strong leadership, business, sales, negotiating, strategic thinking, organizational and listening skills.
  • Documented success of new business development a plus.
  • Excellent relationship building, customer service, teamwork, written, verbal & presentation skills.
  • Minimum of five years sales management experience.
  • 4 year technical degree, MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
  • Two to five years experience estimating and planning experience.
  • Strong knowledge of casting processes.

 
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For more information on any of the candidates or positions listed above, or to discuss your specific search needs, please contact our Division Leader:
 
 
Mark Stocker

President
502-208-1212

 
 
Metals and Construction Material
Prices Rise; US Housing Slumps

By Mark Stocker, President of MetalJobs Network

Anyone who has ever owned a house or has thought about remodeling is in for some sticker shock.

High demand and low supply have driven construction and metals prices through the roof. A volatile market seems to be demolishing the hopes of many buyers seeking to purchase, construct, or renovate a home this year. Originally expected to rise at the beginning of this year, housing starts fell from 1.615 million units to 1.580 units since April 2021. Projected completions have fallen by half.

Construction is unable to keep up with supply and demand.

What’s causing this slowdown?

 
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