# Primary Metal Manufacturing hiring trends

> 533 new job posts in the Primary Metal Manufacturing industry in the last 90 days from 9 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/industry/primary-metal-manufacturing/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 153
- New job posts, last 90 days: 533
- New job posts, last 12 months: 1,819
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 9
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 6%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $59,000 per year (USD; 290 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in the Primary Metal Manufacturing industry last month?

156 new job posts in October 2026, down 25% from the month before.

### Is hiring in the Primary Metal Manufacturing industry going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 56% compared with the three months before (579 vs. 372).

### Which roles are most in demand in the Primary Metal Manufacturing industry?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Engineer (90), Technician (71) and Manager (69).

### Which companies are hiring the most in the Primary Metal Manufacturing industry?

In the last 90 days: Outokumpu (170), Boliden (124) and ALTRAD ENDEL (116).

### How common is remote work in the Primary Metal Manufacturing industry?

6% of job posts in the Primary Metal Manufacturing industry in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in the Primary Metal Manufacturing industry?

$59,000 per year (USD) across 290 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 112 |
| 2025-12 | 150 |
| 2026-01 | 168 |
| 2026-02 | 135 |
| 2026-03 | 147 |
| 2026-04 | 144 |
| 2026-05 | 127 |
| 2026-06 | 137 |
| 2026-07 | 108 |
| 2026-08 | 214 |
| 2026-09 | 209 |
| 2026-10 | 156 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Engineer | 90 |
| Technician | 71 |
| Manager | 69 |
| Operator | 43 |
| Specialist | 35 |
| Mechanic | 23 |
| Analyst | 18 |
| Supervisor | 18 |
| Maintenance | 15 |
| Planner | 13 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Outokumpu | 170 |
| Boliden | 124 |
| ALTRAD ENDEL | 116 |
| Stegra | 43 |
| Haynes International | 28 |
| Steel Warehouse | 26 |
| Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. | 16 |
| Electra | 8 |
| Magrathea | 2 |

## Top countries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Sweden | 162 |
| France | 112 |
| United States | 100 |
| Finland | 45 |
| Poland | 38 |
| Germany | 17 |
| Mexico | 16 |
| Portugal | 11 |
| Norway | 9 |
| The Netherlands | 6 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?company_industry_id=293&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.