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Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.
You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.
MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.
We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.
Benefits
Compensation Range $76,350 — $93,500
MAT Holdings is seeking a talented, experienced front-end web developer with strong WordPress experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating engaging digital experiences and understanding the latest web technologies and standards. This role will involve designing, building, and maintaining MAT Holdings’ corporate website and supporting multiple division websites and online business strategies.
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Marketing Shared Services, this hands-on role requires working with division marketing, digital/graphic design, videography, and IT functions to deliver solutions. It also requires effective leadership and expertise in managing complex projects from start to finish.
Responsibilities and Duties
Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.
You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.
MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.
We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.
Benefits
- MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan Company Match
- Career Advancement Program, training and development
- Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
- and More
Compensation Range $76,350 — $93,500
MAT Holdings is seeking a talented, experienced front-end web developer with strong WordPress experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating engaging digital experiences and understanding the latest web technologies and standards. This role will involve designing, building, and maintaining MAT Holdings’ corporate website and supporting multiple division websites and online business strategies.
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Marketing Shared Services, this hands-on role requires working with division marketing, digital/graphic design, videography, and IT functions to deliver solutions. It also requires effective leadership and expertise in managing complex projects from start to finish.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Design, develop, and maintain responsive and SEO-friendly websites using WordPress
- Convert comprehensive layouts and wireframes into working HTML pages
- Experience working with a variety of APIs and integrations
- Manage ongoing web administration, content management, and Google Analytics reporting as required
- Create and maintain technical documentation related to website design and maintenance
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors encountered across our web properties, internal applications, and systems as reported or experienced
- Test websites across browsers, operating systems, and devices for responsiveness and load times
- Maintain updated knowledge of the development industry and any advancements in technology
- At least 2-3 years of work experience as a Front End Developer with strong WordPress experience
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field
- Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS
- Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks
- Working knowledge of PHP and server-side environment
- Strong knowledge of UI/UX design
- Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring the application will adhere to them
- Solid understanding of Google Analytics (GA4) reporting
- Experience with graphic design applications such as Adobe Illustrator
- Experience with responsive and adaptive design
- Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Salary : $76,350 - $93,500
