What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI / Front-End Developer position at Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.?
Metalcraft is hiring a UI / Front-End Developer to support the development of modern, user-friendly web applications. This role will focus on building responsive user interfaces and improving the overall user experience across internal and customer-facing applications.
The UI Developer will work closely with the Software Developer and Software Architect to implement front-end features, translate design concepts into functional interfaces, and contribute to the modernization of existing applications. This position is ideal for someone with strong JavaScript and front-end framework experience who is looking to grow their career in application development.
Work is onsite only, in Mayville, Wisconsin. Not remote.
Responsibilities
Job Expectations
Physical Activity
Lift/Carry: regularly 25 lbs routinely; 50 lbs occasionally
Push/Pull: regularly 25 lbs routinely; 50 lbs occasionally
Reach overhead: occasionally
Climb: occasionally
Squat/bend/kneel: regularly
Sit: frequently
Stand: frequently
Walk/move about: regularly
Work Environment
While generally in an office environment, you can beregularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.
The UI Developer will work closely with the Software Developer and Software Architect to implement front-end features, translate design concepts into functional interfaces, and contribute to the modernization of existing applications. This position is ideal for someone with strong JavaScript and front-end framework experience who is looking to grow their career in application development.
Work is onsite only, in Mayville, Wisconsin. Not remote.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain responsive, user-friendly web interfaces for enterprise applications.
- Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, functional front-end code.
- Build and maintain components using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Next.js.
- Collaborate with backend developers to integrate REST APIs and application services.
- Assist in updating and modernizing legacy front-end code and user interfaces.
- Ensure applications are optimized for performance, usability, and accessibility.
- Troubleshoot and resolve front-end bugs and UI performance issues.
- Participate in code reviews and development team collaboration.
- Work with version control systems and issue tracking tools to manage development tasks.
- Contribute to improving front-end development standards, reusable components, and UI consistency.
- Support testing and deployment of applications across development and production environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Web Development, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1–3 years of front-end development experience or relevant internship/project experience.
- Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Next.js.
- Experience integrating REST APIs into front-end applications.
- Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
- Basic knowledge of version control systems (Git).
- Strong attention to detail and interest in building intuitive user experiences.
- Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a development team.
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus.
- Prefer candidate with e xperience with UI frameworks or component libraries.
- Familiarity with Azure-based application environments preferred.
- Basic understanding of Agile or Scrum development practices, preferred.
- Exposure to enterprise or manufacturing systems is a plus.
Job Expectations
Physical Activity
Lift/Carry: regularly 25 lbs routinely; 50 lbs occasionally
Push/Pull: regularly 25 lbs routinely; 50 lbs occasionally
Reach overhead: occasionally
Climb: occasionally
Squat/bend/kneel: regularly
Sit: frequently
Stand: frequently
Walk/move about: regularly
Work Environment
While generally in an office environment, you can beregularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.