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How much do material technical assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for material technical assistant in the United States is $44,267.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $44,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Material Technical Assistant vs Material Coordinator?

AspectMaterial Technical AssistantMaterial Coordinator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certificationsHigh school diploma; some roles prefer technical or logistics certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, construction, or industrial sitesWarehouses, supply chain offices, manufacturing plants
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing companies, construction firmsLogistics companies, manufacturing industries
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Material Technical Assistant primarily supports technical tasks related to materials, including handling and basic quality checks, often working directly on-site. The Material Coordinator manages inventory, logistics, and supply chain coordination, focusing on organizing and tracking materials across the supply chain. While both roles involve working with materials, the assistant role is more technical and hands-on, whereas the coordinator role emphasizes logistics and inventory management.

What do material technical assistants do?

Material technical assistants support the management, inspection, and testing of materials used in manufacturing or construction. They often work with technical documents, use testing equipment, and ensure materials meet quality standards. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of industry standards are important for this role.

What skills do you need to be a material technical assistant?

A material technical assistant needs strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, attention to detail, and good organizational skills. Proficiency with technical tools, such as measurement instruments and computer software, is also important. Additionally, the role often requires good communication skills and the ability to follow safety protocols in a laboratory or industrial environment.

What are popular job titles related to Material Technical Assistant jobs?

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Technical Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
Construction • 1 - 5K employees

$36K - $42K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson rating

9.8

Company rating: 9.8 out of 10

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Job description


Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Pittsburgh Construction Management Team is seeking a Technical Assistant for primarily PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike assignments. The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
  • Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
  • Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
  • Gathers and maintains record documents
  • Makes field notes and computations

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills
  • Strong computer proficiency
  • Active driver's license and reliable motor vehicle
    • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)

Preferred Experience
  • Client requested certifications
  • Construction inspection experience

Benefits
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:
  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • Paid Travel Expenses
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
  • And more...
  • Benefits JMT

Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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