Roofing Technical Specialist at McElroy Metal Mill, Inc.

About McElroy Metal

McElroy Metal is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and sub-structural components with 14 manufacturing facilities, 28 Service Centers and 44 Metal Mart locations across the US.

After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee-owned company (ESOP) in 2023. Ian McElroy, who continues to serve as the President of McElroy Metal, shared the reason for the change, "The one constant trait during our 60-year history is the influence and support of employees. Throughout the country, McElroy Metal is blessed to have loyal team members, including many that have dedicated decades of service to the company. As a show of appreciation, McElroy Metal team members are now employee owners of McElroy Metal.”

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Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Comprehensive medical plan for all full-time employees and their dependents
• Prescription card benefit
• Dental plan for all regular full-time employees
• Life insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
• Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
• Educational Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan, a company match and a profit-sharing plan
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave for regular, full-time employees
• Financial performance incentive programs
• In-house and outside employee training and development opportunities

Summary

McElroy Metal has an opening for a Roofing Technical Specialist at our Headquarters in Bossier City, LA.  This position provides support to the Senior Technical Specialist, Engineering Manager, and the Director of Engineering in the warranty department reviewing drawings and specifications and inspecting roofs around the country, as well as development of new products and maintaining current products. The position reports to the Director of Engineering.

About the Division

The Bossier City location was established in 1963, and is the location for our corporate departments, as well as our first manufacturing facility and a McElroy Service Center onsite.

Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F

Responsibilities

• Review Drawings and specifications for warranty requirements.
• Design and build product mockups for research and development of current and future products.
• Design and build test frames and specimens for testing to ASTM and other industry standards and unusual applications.
• Design and develop product prototypes.
• Provide for job site inspections for weather tightness warranties and/or field problems with product or installation.
• Assist in Customer Training Program
• Coordinate between Technical Service and Marketing for keeping up technical literature and installation manuals.

Experience/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with other engineers, architects, contractors, or salespersons.
• Three to four years’ experience in estimating, drafting, construction, or customer service within the metal building components industry.
• Intermediate skill level in using PC spreadsheet programs, Word and AutoCAD.
• Roofing experience a plus.
• Up to 50% travel may be involved.

Other Facts:

McElroy Metals values diversity, curiosity and collaboration. Employees from all experience levels and backgrounds are intermingled and encouraged to learn about each other’s projects. Our offices foster teamwork as well as self-motivation, with a healthy dose of fun thrown in.

McElroy Metals believes that a successful, thriving company starts with happy, satisfied employees. We are prepared to offer a highly competitive benefits and compensation package for the ideal candidate.

Visit our McElroyMetal.com employment page for more information about our company, our locations, and how to join the McElroy Metal team.

McElroy Metal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history.  You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.  After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McElroy Metal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

McElroy Metal is an equal opportunity employer.  We provide an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 

McElroy Metal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.  Requests for an accommodation should be made with the hiring manager.

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