Skilled trades gap
Experienced maintenance and machining talent is increasingly scarce.
Industries / Industrial & Logistics
Manufacturing recruiting
Skilled production teams that keep lines running.
Staffing and recruiting for manufacturers — from machine operators and maintenance techs to quality, engineering and plant leadership.
Hiring challenges we solve
What makes manufacturing hiring hard
Downtime risk
Open roles on the line cost output every shift they stay vacant.
Quality standards
Candidates must meet ISO, GMP or customer-specific requirements.
Roles we fill
From entry level to leadership
Production
Machine operatorsAssemblersCNC machinistsWelders
Maintenance & quality
Maintenance techniciansElectriciansQuality inspectorsQA technicians
Leadership
Production supervisorsManufacturing engineersPlant managersOperations directors
Our approach
How we recruit for Manufacturing
01
Calibrate
A kickoff call to define must-haves, pay bands and skills test, safety and quality requirements.
02
Source
Our specialist network plus modern sourcing tools build a wide qualified pool fast.
03
Vet personally
Every candidate is interviewed and verified by a Helix recruiter before you see them.
04
Place & follow up
We coordinate interviews and offers, then check in at 30, 60 and 90 days.
Client stories
How we've helped manufacturing employers
Industrial parts manufacturer
The challenge
Open maintenance roles were causing line downtime.
The result
Found skills-tested maintenance technicians and electricians who stabilized production.
Consumer products plant
The challenge
Launching a new production shift.
The result
Staffed operators, assemblers and a shift supervisor for the new line.
Client names withheld for confidentiality.
Ways to work with us
Engagement types
- Temporary staffing
- Temp-to-hire
- Contract
- Direct hire for leadership
FAQ
Common questions
Do you recruit skilled trades?
Yes. We recruit maintenance technicians, electricians, machinists and welders, and validate their skills.
Can you staff an entire new shift?
Yes. We build staffing plans for new shifts and production-line ramp-ups.
Do you recruit plant leadership?
Yes. We run direct-hire searches for supervisors, engineers and plant managers.