Manufactured Home Production Team Members specialize in building transportable houses in a factory setting. These craftspeople work on a production line and construction is completed under factory supervision, with each step monitored according to federal and state guidelines.

From the construction of the chassis that serves as the home’s supporting foundation, to adding the floor, walls, roof, plumbing and electrical systems, manufactured home assemblers use hand, air, and electrical tools, read blueprints, and follow precision standards to build homes for everyday Americans.

If you enjoy construction but don’t like working in inclement weather or driving to a different job site every day a manufactured home production team member is the position for you. It’s a rewarding career of building homes for generations to come. 

Manufactured homes are transported with heavy duty semi-trucks from the factory to the retailer or customer’s home site. Due to the over-sized dimensions of the houses, they require one or two escort vehicles depending on the state. In addition to a driver’s license, qualifications may include a CDL A, clean driving record, DOT physical examination and passing drug screening.

If you are reliable, enjoy trucking but like being home at night andwant to deliver the American Dream of a new home, a career as manufactured home transporter may be perfect for you.

Licensed Manufactured Home Installers set, level, install and anchor manufactured homes. Manufactured homes are built off-site in a factory and transported in 12, 14 or 16 foot wide sections to the home site. The installer is responsible for setting up the home (single or multiple sections) either on a private lot or in a land-lease community.

This is a profitable position for people who like work outdoors and solve problems with tools, their hands and mind as part of the final construction phase of a home that will be enjoyed for many years to come.

Manufactured Home Community Managers are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations for land-lease manufactured home communities. Community managers oversee property operations, appearance of the community and its amenities, selling homes and leasing home sites, organizing social activities, and making sure residents of the community are safe, comfortable and happy. Duties may include regular operational tasks such as collecting rent payments, managing supplies and marketing materials, developing staff, and protecting all company assets.

If you’re a person who likes working with others and helping them discover their perfect place to live and raise a family, this fulfilling position provides long-term career possibility.

Manufactured Home Sales Consultants assist customers identify a floor plan, select options, and coordinate the construction process of their home. Sales experience is helpful but not always required. Manufactured home sales consultants may work for a manufactured housing community or a retail sales center. Compensation often includes base salary plus commission and can reach into the six-figures
If you are a people person and enjoy helping others in their quest for the American Dream of homeownership, a manufactured home consultant is the career for you.