MetalJobs | May 2026
MetalJobs | May 2026
May is bringing a steady sense of forward movement across the metals industry, with activity levels continuing to strengthen in key sectors. As companies refine their priorities and push into the next phase of the year, the demand for experienced talent remains front and center. This month, we’re highlighting a new set of high-impact opportunities that reflect where the market is heading. If you or someone in your network is open to exploring new possibilities, these roles are a great place to start.
Our STAR Talent App makes it easy for candidates to showcase their experience and for hiring teams to access a vetted, industry-specific talent pipeline. Built for precision and powered by 34+ years of metals recruiting expertise, the app offers effortless, 100% confidential profile creation. Explore the app today to connect with top talent and opportunities.
May is bringing a steady sense of forward movement across the metals industry, with activity levels continuing to strengthen in key sectors. As companies refine their priorities and push into the next phase of the year, the demand for experienced talent remains front and center. This month, we’re highlighting a new set of high-impact opportunities that reflect where the market is heading. If you or someone in your network is open to exploring new possibilities, these roles are a great place to start.
Our STAR Talent App makes it easy for candidates to showcase their experience and for hiring teams to access a vetted, industry-specific talent pipeline. Built for precision and powered by 34+ years of metals recruiting expertise, the app offers effortless, 100% confidential profile creation. Explore the app today to connect with top talent and opportunities.
As we begin planning for the 2026 Compensation Survey in partnership with Metal Center News and MetalJobs Network, now is the perfect time to keep an eye out for what’s ahead.
Last year’s survey focused on Operations Leaders across the metals industry, delivering valuable insights into compensation trends, hiring activity, and workforce expectations. For 2026, the spotlight shifts to sales professionals throughout the industry.
In the meantime, you can explore previous survey reports and industry insights.
More details on the 2026 survey will be shared soon.
As we begin planning for the 2026 Compensation Survey in partnership with Metal Center News and MetalJobs Network, now is the perfect time to keep an eye out for what’s ahead. Last year’s survey focused on Operations Leaders across the metals industry, delivering valuable insights into compensation trends, hiring activity, and workforce expectations. For 2026, the spotlight shifts to sales professionals throughout the industry.
In the meantime, you can explore previous survey reports and industry insights.
More details on the 2026 survey will be shared soon.
- Played a key role in opening the first warehouse location in the state of Nevada.
- Contributed as a member of the corporate account growth team, supporting strategic revenue expansion initiatives.
- Salesforce CRM expert and trainer across multiple locations.
- Accomplished sales career with a proven track record of success in both traditional sales territories as well as working with national accounts.
- Regularly achieved double digit growth by leveraging strong personal relationships at multiple levels with key customers.
- Experienced commercial growth at multiple locations including an integrated mill, national service centers and regional service centers.
- Possesses strong business acumen, enabling the development of deeper customer relationships through the achievement of mutual goals.
- In addition to strong commercial skills, brings extensive management experience and a proven track record of leading successful teams.
May Star Talent
- Played a key role in opening the first warehouse location in the state of Nevada.
- Contributed as a member of the corporate account growth team, supporting strategic revenue expansion initiatives.
- Salesforce CRM expert and trainer across multiple locations.
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Outside Sales / Sales Manager
- Accomplished sales career with a proven track record of success in both traditional sales territories as well as working with national accounts.
- Regularly achieved double digit growth by leveraging strong personal relationships at multiple levels with key customers.
- Experienced commercial growth at multiple locations including an integrated mill, national service centers and regional service centers.
- Possesses strong business acumen, enabling the development of deeper customer relationships through the achievement of mutual goals.
- In addition to strong commercial skills, brings extensive management experience and a proven track record of leading successful teams.
Featured Open Opportunities
#2614 – Business Development Manager
- Ideal candidate will be located in the Northeast – Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, PA
- Familiarity with actively selling carbon flat rolled steel is required
#2739 – Fab Salesperson
- Must have a “Hunter” mentality with at least 2+ years experience proven experience selling carbon and/or specialty fabricated metal
- Experience collaborating with engineering, and executive leadership on both transactional as well as contractual opportunities
#2722 – National Sales Rep
- 10+ years National Sales background required within metals industry, aluminum specific preferred
- Will have a primary focus of hunting business that is $1m+ annual revenue for this company.
#2743 – Vice President of Sales
- Responsible for managing sales for all of North America; roughly $350-400million annually
- Steel trading experience required with focus of carbon flat roll, tinplate, packaging, and energy specific
#2731 – Area Maintenance Manager
- 10+ years in an EAF steel production facility
- 5 years of experience leading maintenance teams
#2697 – Engineering Manager
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years in aluminum extrusion or process manufacturing
- Proven experience leading engineering teams and driving plant performance
MetalJobs Network Open Opportunities
Featured Open Opportunities
#2614 – Business Development Manager
- Ideal candidate will be located in the Northeast – Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, PA
- Familiarity with actively selling carbon flat rolled steel is required
#2739 – Fab Salesperson
- Must have a “Hunter” mentality with at least 2+ years experience proven experience selling carbon and/or specialty fabricated metal
- Experience collaborating with engineering, and executive leadership on both transactional as well as contractual opportunities
#2731 – Maintenance Manager
- 10+ years in an EAF steel production facility
- Strong electrical and mechanical background (PLC, drives, automation, hydraulics, high voltage systems)
#2722 – National Sales Rep
- 10+ years National Sales background required within metals industry, aluminum specific preferred
- Will have a primary focus of hunting business that is $1m+ annual revenue for this company.
#2743 – Vice President of Sales
- Responsible for managing sales for all of North America; roughly $350-400million annually
- Steel trading experience required with focus of carbon flat roll, tinplate, packaging, and energy specific
#2731 – Area Maintenance Manager
- 10+ years in an EAF steel production facility
- 5 years of experience leading maintenance teams
#2697 – Engineering Manager
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years in aluminum extrusion or process manufacturing
- Proven experience leading engineering teams and driving plant performance
Hot Opportunities
#2661 – Quality Supervisor
#2723 – Quality Tech
#2652 – Inside Sales
#2740 – Outside Sales
#2741 – Outside Sales
#2713 – Quality Assurance Rep
#2746 – Outside Sales
#2745 – Outside Sales
#2742 – Sales Trader
#2738 – Quality Manager
#2736 – Sales Trader
#2737 – Melt Shop Supervisor
#2730 – Outside Sales
#2717 – Inside Sales
#2692 – Sales Manager
#2671 – Branch Manager
#2668 – Outside Sales
#2721 – Regional Sales Manager
For more information on any of the candidates or positions listed above, or to discuss your specific search needs, please contact our Search Consultants:
Mark Stocker
Vice President
mark@metaljobs.net
502-208-1212
Joey Golemboski
Vice President
joey@metaljobs.net
502-208-1211
Darren Valentine
Project Director
darren@metaljobs.net
502-208-1206
For more information on any of the candidates or positions listed above, or to discuss your specific search needs, please contact our Search Consultants:
Mark Stocker
Vice President
mark@metaljobs.net
502-208-1212
Joey Golemboski
Vice President
joey@metaljobs.net
502-208-1211
Darren Valentine
Project Director
darren@metaljobs.net
502-208-1206
Metals Industry Recruiter: Behind the Scenes
When a search with a metals industry recruiter is running smoothly, it often looks simple from the outside.
Candidates are submitted. Interviews are scheduled. Decisions get made. The process feels efficient and on track.
What clients don’t see is everything happening behind the scenes that makes these outcomes possible.
Strong metal recruiting outcomes are not accidental; they result from structured execution, continuous alignment, and intentional decision-making at every stage of the process. And experts agree: following a structured approach at every step consistently leads to better outcomes and a stronger candidate experience.
Metals Industry Recruiter: Behind the Scenes
When a search with a metals industry recruiter is running smoothly, it often looks simple from the outside.
Candidates are submitted. Interviews are scheduled. Decisions get made. The process feels efficient and on track.
What clients don’t see is everything happening behind the scenes that makes these outcomes possible.
Strong metal recruiting outcomes are not accidental; they result from structured execution, continuous alignment, and intentional decision-making at every stage of the process. And experts agree: following a structured approach at every step consistently leads to better outcomes and a stronger candidate experience.
MetalJobs Network has been serving staffing needs in the metals industry since 1991. Our specialty is identifying, attracting, and placing high-caliber talent.
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