Commonly Filled Jobs

There is a veteran for every job.

MTR places veterans in technical and leadership roles across manufacturing, industrial, field service, engineering, and operations. Browse by discipline below.

What MTR fills

Browse the civilian roles MTR fills, organized by discipline. Veterans match by background, employers match by open role. If yours isn't here, reach out. Whats listed is what we fill most often, not the limit of what we can do.

leadership

Senior NCOs and officers leave the military with leadership most civilians can't replicate.

They ran complex equipment around the clock, led teams under pressure, and were accountable for outcomes that didn't allow for excuses.

Maintenance & Operations Leadership
Maintenance Manager

Oversees maintenance operations, teams, and programs for a manufacturing or industrial facility

Field Service Manager

Manages a team of field service technicians and the customer relationships they support

Manufacturing Manager

Leads manufacturing operations, production teams, and process improvement initiatives

Plant Manager

Full operational leadership of a manufacturing facility, covering staffing, production, safety, and budget

Production Supervisor

Front-line supervision of production teams and shift operations

Operations Manager

Broad operational leadership across production, logistics, and facilities

Project Manager

Leads project teams and timelines in construction, installation, commissioning, or operational improvements contexts

Quality Leadership
Quality Manager

Oversees quality systems, compliance, and continuous improvement programs for a facility or division

Sales
Technical Sales Representative

Sells technical products or services to engineering and maintenance buyers where product knowledge is the differentiator

Outside Sales Representative

Field-based sales role covering a geographic territory

Sales Manager

Leads a sales team and manages client relationships at a strategic level

Technical Roles

Four technical disciplines.

Each discipline maps to specific military backgrounds and proven civilian roles.

Electronics

Common military backgrounds: Navy - ET, FC, Sonar Tech, Avionics Tech  ·  Army / Marine Corps - m ET, Electronic Warfare, Avionics  ·  Air Force - Communications ET, Avionics, Missile Repair Tech

Electronic Technician
Maintains and troubleshoots electronic systems and components in industrial and manufacturing environments
Electronic Controls Technician
Designs, installs, and maintains control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and automation equipment
Instrumentation Technician
Calibrates, maintains, and repairs instrumentation and measurement systems
Field Service Technician (Electronic)
Customer-site service and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems

Electrical

Common military backgrounds: Navy - EM, GSE, Aviation Electrician  ·  Army / Marine Corps - Utility Electrician, Power Generation, Aviation Electrician  ·  Air Force - Prime Power, Power Production, Aerospace Ground Equipment

Industrial Electrician
Installation, maintenance, and repairs of electrical systems in manufacturing and industrial facilities
High Voltage Electrician
Specialized work on high voltage systems including substations, switchgear, and transmission lines
PLC / Automation Technician
Programs, installs, and maintains programmable logic controllers and automated systems
Data Center Electrician
Electricial installation and maintenance in data center environments including critical power, UPS, and generators

Mechanical

Common military backgrounds: Navy - MM, GSM, Engineman  ·  Army / Marine Corps - Tank/Track Vehicle Mechanic, Vehicle Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic  ·  Air Force - AGE Mechanic, Aircraft Mechanic, HVAC

Industrial Mechanic
Maintenance and repairs of industrial machinery including pumps, compressors, conveyors, and turbines
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Diagnosis and repair of heavy construction and industrial equipment
Hydraulic Mechanic
Specialized maintenance of hydraulic systems and components
Field Service Technician (Mechanical)
On-site service, repair, and commissioning of mechanical equipment at customer facilities
Data Center Facilities Technician
Mechanical systems maintenance in data center environments including HVAC, cooling, and physical infrastructure

Multi-Craft

Common military backgrounds: veterans with combined electrical and mechanical backgrounds  ·  Navy - Missile Tech, Small Boat Electrician  ·  Army / Marine Corps - Generator Mechanic, Utilities Specialist  ·  Air Force - HVAC, Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Broad technical maintenance role covering electrical, machanical, and sometimes electronic systems
Reliabilty Technician
Focused on equipment reliability and preventative maintenance programs across multiple disciplines
engineering roles

Engineering and analytical roles.

MTR places veterans with engineering degrees or officer technical backgrounds in engineering and analytical roles.

Manufacturing Engineer
Process improvement, production efficiency, and manufacturing systems design
Mechanical Engineer
Design, analysis, and development of mechanical systems and components
Electrical Engineer
Design and development of electrical systems, controls, and power distribution
Quality Engineer
Quality systems, process control, inspection, and compliance
Quality Assurance Auditor
Internal and external audits against ISO, AS9100, and other quality standards common in defense supply chain

Don't see what you're looking for?

For Veterans

If your rating or MOS is not listed above, it does not mean that MTR cannot help. Reach out and tell us your background. If your skills translate to a civilian technical or leadership role, we will tell you which ones and whether we have active openings that fit.

For Hiring Companies

The list above is what MTR fills most often, not a complete list of what we can do. If your open role requires technical or leadership skills, reach out. There is almost certainly a military background that fits.