The Riley Guide:Sites with Job Listings

Manufacturing, Maintenance,
Repair, General Labor, and Plant Operations

General Resources || Automotive || Building Materials / Kitchen & Bath
Camera Repair || Defense Technology || Fabrics || Finishing
Fishing / Seafood Processing || Food / Beverage Manufacturing
Footwear & Apparel || Mining / Offshore Technology || Musical Instrument Repair
Transportation Technology || Welding / Metalforming || Wood Products || Trade / Industry Groups

You may also be interested in Engineering, Building, Water Resources (careers in ship building, shipping, etc.), or our list of Union Hiring Halls. The Local US Resources for your area may also have helpful resources.

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General Resources

Blue Collar and Proud of It!

...this website is dedicated to all of those jobs that do not require a college degree but do require a certain amount of training plus a dedication to hard work. These include auto repair, carpentry, laborers, electricians, landscapers, masons, and truckers. No jobs listed, but great descriptions of these jobs, what they entail, and how you can join this part of the labor force. Visit TopEmploymentGuide.com to download a free excerpt from the book of the same title, which includes resource lists and organizations out there to help you.

Mike Rowe WORKS

"Doesn’t it seem strange that we can have a shortage of skilled labor, a crumbling infrastructure, and rising unemployment? How did we get into this fix? [...] Not all knowledge comes from college. Skill is back in demand. Steel toed boots are back in fashion. And Work is Not the Enemy." Yes, Mike Rowe, star of "Dirty Jobs" is working hard to rebuild the image of the skilled laborer - the welders, carpenters, pipe fitters, plumbers and more -- the people we rely on to keep things working, but the same people we don't think about until something breaks. In the open letter to President Obama posted in The Office, Mike states the mission of his site: "mikeroweWORKS.com is a destination for anyone looking to investigate a career in the Skilled Trades. Its purpose is to encourage, educate, and celebrate the business of Work, by focusing on those opportunities related to rebuilding our national infrastructure." While it is (and always will be) "Under Construction", you will find tremendous resources here. My only complaint -- it's a little hard to find stuff. I hope that will be alleviated when more of the site is built. Until then, I urge you to browse around and use the Search at the top, and if you find something you like there's probably a link to even more info like it. Under "The Job Site", the State resources are terrific, the National Resources are pretty good, the resource lists are actually accessible through the Search, the jobs database is still in development, but they are populating the RFP database with info from RFPDB.com. Go on and get dirty here.

Ethical Search Professionals, Inc.

Recruiters for top notch professionals in engineering, manufacturing and maintenance management. Ethical Search concentrates in the chemical process industries including; basic and specialty chemicals, refinery, consumer chemical products, pharmaceuticals and foods. Based in Dixon, IL, they work across the US to help fill numerous jobs. You can review their list of current searches and submit a resume for any. If you don't see a specific match for your skills and qualifications you can submit a resume for future consideration.

Labor Finders

"Established in 1975, Labor Finders is the oldest and largest privately held industrial labor staffing company. Comprised of a focused network of over 285 offices throughout the nation, Labor Finders delivers a flexible, productive, dependable workforce to meet fluctuating workforce demands while eliminating payroll and administrative burdens for companies." Labor Finders specializes in qualified temporary workers for industrial, commercial and construction projects but covers many additional short-term assignments. "Today, we have grown our business model to include production/assembly workers, maintenance technicians, electricians, carpenters, welders, office/clerical, as well as service positions from chefs to wait staff and much more." Visitors can search for current job openings and then opt to apply online (a formal resume is not required but might be helpful) or in person (you will be given the information which office to contact).

Link Staffing Services

...temporary employment and permanent placement in the light industrial, manufacturing, and skilled crafts and trades industries. Over 40 offices nationwide. Review current searches and submit your resume online or find the office nearest you and call.

Manufacturing.net

... a great source for general information on the manufacturing industry. Terrific industry news divided into communities for Design, Processing & Automation, Plant Operations/MRO, and SupplyChainLink.

Managing Automation Online

...provides solutions for integrated manufacturing through in-depth feature articles, user success stories, new product profiles, and news analysis. The focus is the manufacturing enterprise, from the executive boardroom to the factory floor, to the warehouse, and beyond. The Industry Resources section includes related professional associations.

Power-Careers.com

...a niche job board focusing on the energy and industrial manufacturing industry. This veteran-owned service "is committed to providing the Power Generation and Industrial Manufacturing industries with a direct and consistently updated conduit to highly skilled technical leaders and craftsmen separating from the military and those having a combination of industry and prior-military technical backgrounds." You can search and view the jobs without registering (or just scroll to the bottom of the front page), but if you wish to use their "apply now" feature you will need to register (free). My suggestion for the "search" feature is to just select a classification but leave everything else blank.

Yahoo!'s List of Manufacturing Companies

...links to sites and resources for a variety of products and manufacturers.

The Thomas Register and its related directories may be useful in your search.

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Automotive

Laid-off Auto Workers: CareerOneStop has set up a special section of their Worker ReEmployment Portal just for you.

ACT Auto Staffing

"America's Auto Career SuperMarket". Nation-wide board for all of the jobs in the automotive, tire, and truck retail industries, including technicians, management, repair experts, and more. Listings include repair facilities, franchise stores, dealers, and more.

JobJunction

...found this one by mistake, but I'm glad I did. Based just north of Detroit, these folks have several searches going for automotive engineers, trim experts, and manufacturing professionals, along with the usual software, medical, and sales/marketing professionals. They aren't limited to the Motor City.

WardsAuto.com

...online companion to many of the Ward's publications covering the Auto industry. News, people, manufacturers, suppliers, industry developments, etc... You can get to several of their other publications from here.

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Building Materials / Kitchen & Bath

Brooke Chase Associates

"A retained executive search firm in the Kitchen and Bath and Building Materials industry specializing in the identification, evaluation and placement of uniquely qualified professionals." Qualified candidates are welcome to review a list of current searches and submit a profile for consideration. You are also welcome to merely submit a profile for future consideration if you do not see something that matches your qualifications at this time. Under "Media" you'll find lists of Industry publications and Upcoming Tradeshows, both of which are helpful sources for job seekers.

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Camera Repair

Fargo Enterprises Inc. Gateway to the Camera Repair Industry

...search for industry news, repair shops, manufacturers, or repair manuals, and also learn about the correspondence courses available for people who want to learn how to repair cameras. Moreover, Fargo will connect you to the associations for this trade.

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Defense Technology

Air Force Technology

Army Technology

Naval Technology

Although designed for professional contractors, these sites offer a host of worldwide information on these industries. Provided by SPG Media Group, each site contains a host of professional information, including industry organizations, exhibitions, and conferences, and company and equipment indexes. You will also want to check the current projects and equipment catalog sections, offering specifications and photos of a large number of interesting gadgets and current projects. These are terrific sources for information on manufacturing and equipment for each specific industry area. The Job & Careers section is operated in conjunction with industryappointments.com, and most of the listings are in the UK.

More information on the Defense Industry is available.

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Fabrics

Industrial Fabrics Association International

"...a not-for-profit trade association with more than 2,000 member companies representing the international specialty fabrics marketplace. Member companies range in size from one-person shops to multinational corporations; members' products span the entire spectrum of the specialty fabrics industry, from fiber and fabric suppliers to manufacturers of end products, equipment and hardware." Select a market segment from the left margin to learn about the products included, review industry news, find industry groups with whom you might connect, learn about upcoming events, and read the IFAI publication covering this particular segment (including classified ads).

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Finishing

Finishing.com

...dedicated to professionals of the metal finishing industry, those who coat, anodize, plate, and otherwise cover everything. There are chat rooms, links to technical resources, events, links to professional societies and related organizations, job shops, consultants, and suppliers, all of which are sources of potential opportunities. They also host a Help Wanted board.

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Fishing / Seafood Processing

Seafood and Fishing Jobs in Alaska: What Crew Members On Board Fishing Vessels in Alaska Need to Know

...nice collection of information and links to resources for this industry, provided by the Alaska Division of Employment Security. The DES also hosts a long list of jobs in this industry and employs seafood employment specialists in each of its offices. If this is something that interests you, then you should read all of the information provided before jumping on the boat.

At-sea Processors Association

... represents U.S.-flag catcher/processor vessels that participate in the groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea. This site lists information on the companies operating these ships, and links to additional industry and related information, many of which could be used as sources for employment listings. It also includes information on the realities of working on the oceangoing processing plants, and anyone considering this work should read these descriptions carefully.

FishJobs

... lists employment opportunities in seafood, fisheries or aquaculture companies seeking to fill sales, marketing, management, operations or quality control positions. Opportunities are categorized by geographic region, and postings are retained for as long as six months. Many listings include direct contact information for the employer while others do require you submit your resume to H.M. Johnson & Associates, the recruiters who operate this site.

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Food/Beverage Manufacturing and Processing

Bakery Equipment Manufacturers Association

...did you know that there are 12 companies who make Chocolate Equipment? I found this out by searching the BEMA Equipment, Product, and Service Guide, a free service of this international, non-profit trade association representing leading bakery and food equipment manufacturers and suppliers. I also know their addresses and phone numbers, their full line of products, and I have a contact name within each. There are other good resources for visitors to this site who are looking for contacts and other employer information.

CareersinFood.com

..."Whether you are in food manufacturing or beverage manufacturing, CareersInFood.com can help." Free registration is required to view the full info on job listings, which means posting your "profile," essentially a resume. Your profile will be maintained on the system for 180 days. If you don't renew it (they will remind you), it will be deactivated. Much more here to explore.

Probrewer.com

...includes terrific information for people interested in the brewing industry. The Classifieds include an area for employment listings, but users should also check the Resources area for lists of suppliers, events, and profiles of other registered users of the site. This is a handy, international industry resource.

Winejobs from WineBusiness.com

... wine industry jobs from big name wineries, distributors, universities and more. Search by category, location, and company. Job seekers can also post job wanted announcements on a community board. Persons interested in even more industry info will enjoy checking out the entire site, especially the Directory.

WinerySite.com Classified Ads

...all sorts of classified ads for the Wine Industry, including Help Wanted. I do suggest you select a specific category from the list, but feel free to leave the additional search box empty.

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Footwear & Apparel

American Apparel & Footwear Association

..."The American Apparel & Footwear Association was formed in August 2000 through the merger of three highly regarded trade associations: the American Apparel and Manufacturers Association, Footwear Industries of America and The Fashion Association. [...] AAFA is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear, and other sewn products companies, which compete in the global marketplace." The AAFA Classifieds with Positions Available and Positions Wanted listings can be found by scrolling down the front page or by looking under Resources.

You'll also want to review Fashion under Arts & Humanities.

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Mining / Offshore Technology

Mining Technology

Offshore Technology

Although designed for professional contractors, these sites offer a host of worldwide information on these industries. Provided by Net Resources International, each site contains a host of professional information, including industry organizations, exhibitions, and conferences, and company and equipment indexes. You will also want to check the current projects and equipment catalog sections, offering specifications and photos of a large number of interesting gadgets and current projects. These are terrific sources for information on manufacturing and equipment for each specific industry area. The Job & Careers section is operated in conjunction with industryappointments.com, and most of the listings are in the UK.

Information on Mining is available.

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Musical Instrument Repair

National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians

..."a nonprofit organization that supports the activities of quality professional band instrument repair technicians." It takes a lot of work to keep those horn, flutes, and clarinets in working order. Trust me, I know. NAPBIRT lists the schools which have complete courses in band instrument and related classes on a full-time structured program. Members must be school trained (in a NAPBIRT approved learning situation), or have been on the job for a minimum of five (5) years on your own or have apprenticed for a period of five (5) years. In addition to this listing you must be presently working in a legal, licensed operating business. There are no formal apprentice programs in place, but many repair technicians will help you learn more about training and may consider taking you on as an apprentice. . NAPBIRT members have access to Classified Ads on this site.

Piano Technicians Guild

"Are you interested in musical instruments? Do you like to solve problems? Would you like to be your own boss? A career in piano technology is unique and very rewarding. With a solid education you will be able to work in concert halls, colleges and universities, recording studios, retail stores and in many other exciting settings." I must admit I envy these folks. If you think this sounds like a good gig to you, check out their information on Becoming a Tech as well as the many Resources, including places where you can be trained for this career. (I'll personally vouch for the North Bennet Street School in Boston).

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Transportation Technology

Railway Technology

Ship Technology (Cruise and ship industry)

Although designed for professional contractors, these sites offer a host of worldwide information on these industries. Provided by Net Resources International, each site contains a host of professional information, including industry organizations, exhibitions, and conferences, and company and equipment indexes. You will also want to check the current projects and equipment catalog sections, offering specifications and photos of a large number of interesting gadgets and current projects. These are terrific sources for information on manufacturing and equipment for each specific industry area. The Job & Careers section is operated in conjunction with industryappointments.com, and most of the listings are in the UK.

More information on Transportation is available.

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Welding / Metalforming

MetalForming Job Center

..."created in partnership with the Precision Metalforming Association and the PMA Educational Foundation to connect job seekers with employers in the metal stamping, forming, fabricating and tool & die industries." Guests to this site can easily search and view the opportunities listed here, and you are welcome to create a free account which will allow you to save jobs you've viewed, set up alerts, use their "Apply Now" feature, store a confidential resume and cover letter, and access some of the additional Career Resources available here. At the time of review there were numerous jobs here covering the spectrum of opportunities in this field for persons with a high school diploma/GED ranging up to sales associates and engineers located all over the US.

Welding Jobs - HireWelders.com

...a site dedicated to connecting welding employers with job seekers, but this feed from Jobamatic is the best thing on the site. It scans the web for welding jobs and pulls the listings into this neat list.

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Wood Products

Top Wood Jobs

..."over 30 years experience in recruiting for World Class companies in North America with a thorough understanding of the high quality personnel required to operate in the highly competitive wood products market." Wow! Talk about a niche site. This recruiter from Oregon has listings for engineers, operations managers, and sales/marketing folks from all over North America for you to review (and submit an application at no cost). While here, you should also check out his Resources, a wonderful list of associations, industry events, employers, and other great online sources for info on the wood products industry. Really wonderful resource.

WoodIndustryEd.org

..."designed to facilitate and promote interest in careers in the wood manufacturing industries and to be an ongoing resource of helpful industry information. This site is appropriate for students seeking careers in the industry; educators wanting current industry news for their classrooms or personal growth; industry professionals looking to enhance their skills, and others seeking wood and related industries career information." This was conceived by professionals affiliated with the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS), and offers numerous links to educational and training opportunities in this industry, information on scholarships and competitions, and much more. It looks like a terrific resource for anyone at any level how wants to learn more about the wood manufacturing industry.

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ARI CoolNet

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is a trade association of companies involved in the manufacturing and support of air conditioning and refrigeration products. Their member directory is available online with links to homepages where available.

American Boiler Manufacturers Association

You can use their free list of Member Companies to connect to manufacturers all over the country.

Steel Works, the American Iron and Steel Institute

...consortium of companies in this industry, and the members account for more than two-thirds of the raw steel produced in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Steel Links includes hotlinks to these member companies, and you can find all kinds of other good industry info and related resources here.

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

The association representing those who make the major and portable appliances. You can view a list of members in the section for manufacturers or search by type of appliance and locate manufacturers in the consumer section.

Elevator World

The online resource for the Vertical Transportation (elevator and escalator) industry. You can use their free Source Directory to location suppliers to the industry, look for Professional associations all over the world, and check their Hot Links to manufacturers, code information, and other good things.

National Center for Manufacturing Sciences

...a consortium of U.S. and Canadian corporations committed to making North American manufacturing globally competitive through development and implementation of next-generation manufacturing technologies. Features include the Member Company Products and Services database (freely searchable and containing names and phone numbers), a list of related sites, and lots of databases to search for current information related to materials and manufacturing.

Toy Industry Association (TIA)

..."the national New York City-based trade association for U.S. producers and importers of toys, games and children's entertainment products. Its 250+ members account for 85 percent of industry sales; associate members include toy testing laboratories, design firms and professional inventors." Check a variety of industry stats, their list of members (alphabetical, by product category, or by trade name), and learn much more about this industry.

More trade associations can be found under Unions, Associations, & Societies.

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