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Konik

Konik is a Minneapolis-based technical recruiting and staffing firm that has connected engineering, manufacturing, and architecture talent with Midwest employers since 1974. Founded by electrical engineer and former NHL player George Konik and now led by CEO Brad Konik with President Tom Goettl, the company combines deep industry knowledge with a highly personal, relationship-driven approach. Konik partners with organizations ranging from startups to global manufacturers to fill direct-hire, contract-to-hire, contract, and executive roles, supported by a vetted network of more than 40,000 candidates and over a century of combined recruiting experience on the team. Core specialties span mechanical, electrical, controls, and embedded systems engineering; manufacturing engineering and technicians; quality, process/validation, and lean; project management; CAD, Revit, and design/drafting; and the full AEC spectrum including architects, interior designers, job captains, civil/structural designers, and construction leaders such as project managers, superintendents, and estimators. Clients include well-known names across automotive and industrial machinery, building systems, and AEC, with placements supporting product development, plant operations, capital projects, and built-environment design. Konik’s process emphasizes understanding each client’s culture and technical stack, then delivering carefully matched shortlists that balance hard skills and soft-fit criteria to reduce time-to-hire and ramp-up risk. For contractors, Konik provides comprehensive support and benefits, including competitive health and dental plans, paid holidays, weekly direct deposit, and streamlined administration. The firm’s long-standing community commitment is reflected in its Response-Ability initiatives and partnerships with organizations like Hope4Youth and Cookie Cart. Celebrating 50 years, Konik continues to refine its craft through dedicated industry practice groups in engineering, manufacturing, and architecture/construction and offers executive search for critical leadership roles, ensuring clients gain professionals who can “hit the ground running” and drive results from day one.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQMinneapolis, United States

Action Technology

Action Technology is a Virginia-based staffing and services firm founded in 1982 that supports organizations nationwide with a blend of workforce solutions and specialized technical services. Operating through seven divisions—Staff Augmentation & Contingent Labor, Employer of Record & Payroll Service Solution, Information Technology, Direct Placement, Generator Maintenance & Repair, Safety Training, and Ultrasound Leak Detection—the company partners with clients ranging from small regional businesses to large international enterprises. Its recruiting practice covers temporary, temp-to-direct, and full-time/direct hiring across administrative, industrial, technical, information technology, management, and executive roles, underpinned by a time-tested process that emphasizes clear objectives, detailed job descriptions, diligent resume review, thorough interviews, extensive reference checks, background screening, and skills testing. The team meets local candidates face-to-face and leverages video for non-local talent, maintaining a continuously updated database and sourcing through networks, social channels, educational institutions, military programs, job fairs, and industry-specific platforms. Action Technology’s EOR and payroll service solutions are designed for small and mid-sized organizations and temporary labor providers, simplifying compliance and delivering streamlined engagement of contingent workers. Its IT division provides consultants on a project, contract-to-hire, and direct basis, aligning specialized skills to evolving technology needs. Beyond staffing, Action Technology delivers workforce safety programs, turbine generator maintenance and repair, and advanced ultrasound leak detection services as an authorized U.S. distributor of the DISTRAN Ultrasound Camera, enabling rapid, safe detection across power generation, oil and gas, chemical plants, and other industrial environments. With more than four decades of experience and over 40,000 employees hired since inception, the company is recognized for its personal, relationship-driven approach rooted in a culture of respect and kindness, and for reliably scaling talent and services to meet complex operational requirements across manufacturing, energy, utilities, engineering, and IT.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingPayrolling/EOROil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationSoftware Development

HQChesterfield, United States

Basilone Executive Search

Basilone Executive Search is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania–based recruitment firm that specializes in white-collar and leadership hiring across Accounting & Finance, Engineering & IT, Manufacturing & Operations, Human Resources, and Sales & Marketing. Operating under an executive search mindset while delivering hands-on staffing execution, the firm partners with organizations ranging from mid-market manufacturers to professional services and technology-driven companies to secure high-impact talent for critical roles. Their services span executive search for senior leaders, permanent recruitment for key professional positions, and contract-to-hire solutions that provide clients and candidates with flexibility and risk mitigation. With a consultative approach, Basilone Executive Search emphasizes deep role scoping, rigorous screening, and confidentiality, complemented by proactive outreach to passive candidates and a curated network built through long-standing market relationships. The firm’s job portal reflects its functional breadth, featuring dedicated tracks for Accounting/Finance, Administration, Engineering/IT/Analyst, Human Resources, Manufacturing/Operations, Sales/Marketing, and Senior Executive opportunities, underscoring its ability to support both strategic leadership hires and specialized professional placements. Typical mandates include plant and facilities leadership, supply chain and planning specialists, tax and accounting professionals, HR business partners, and commercial growth roles, allowing clients to consolidate multiple hiring needs with a single trusted partner. Candidates benefit from transparent communication, tailored coaching, and practical guidance on options like contract-to-hire, while clients gain access to a disciplined search methodology focused on speed, quality, and long-term fit. Grounded in its regional roots yet active across broader markets, Basilone Executive Search delivers a balanced blend of boutique attention and comprehensive capability, helping companies build resilient teams and professionals advance meaningful careers.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTechnical WritingProject ManagementSoftware Development

HQPittsburgh, United States

Lofton.Jobs

Lofton.Jobs, part of the family-owned Lofton Staffing & Security, is a Gulf South staffing leader connecting people and businesses across Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. The company delivers flexible workforce solutions that keep local industries moving, from small businesses to large corporations, with 24/7 responsiveness and the ability to staff single placements or high-volume teams. Lofton provides temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and employer-of-record/payrolling through its referred employee management offering, taking on core employer obligations such as payroll, insurance, and workers’ compensation to minimize client burden and maximize productivity. Its professional services practice supplies office and administrative talent including administrative assistants, AP/AR, customer service and call center staff, data entry clerks, receptionists, purchasing coordinators, paralegals, researchers, and more, while its industrial expertise spans the chemical, oil & gas, construction, and industrial/manufacturing sectors with roles such as operators, electricians, engineers, hydro blasters, lab technicians, production and maintenance personnel, safety specialists, welders, and warehouse teams. To ensure quality, Lofton runs rigorous assessments and evaluations that can include safety education; basic math, reading, and writing proficiency; and comprehensive skills testing across office grammar and spelling, vocabulary, proofreading, office math and filing, data entry, typing, and software proficiency. Industry-specific evaluations cover areas like accounting and finance, engineering and industrial design, ERP, databases and business intelligence, hardware and networking, application and web development, healthcare, hospitality, human resources, government and public administration, language and communication, and legal, safety, and administration. Clients rely on Lofton for customized solutions and long-term staffing partnerships built on local market knowledge, meticulous screening, and results that improve business continuity. Complementing its staffing services, Lofton Security provides trusted security solutions that safeguard organizations and assets across the region, reinforcing the company’s broader commitment to safety, service, and community.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseWater ManagementUtilitiesManagement Consulting

HQBaton Rouge, United States

ATM Logistics

ATM Logistics, also referred to as ATM Container Solutions, is a boutique container management specialist focused on helping businesses optimize their production floors and inbound logistics operations through expertly managed labor solutions. Serving regulated environments where safety, accuracy, and efficiency are paramount, the company builds customized operating models that prioritize productivity over headcount, deploying trained teams and on-site leads to oversee day-to-day container offloading and related warehouse activities so clients can concentrate on core operations. ATM Logistics emphasizes a safety-first culture: every associate completes rigorous induction and training before assignment, and teams are equipped with appropriate PPE and tools including steel-toe boots, wrapping sticks, badges, and high-visibility uniforms. This disciplined approach is coupled with transparent communication, giving clients constant access to management for rapid escalation and support. Underpinning service delivery is a state-of-the-art booking and workforce management system that streamlines job scheduling and approvals, tracks associate qualifications for task-to-skill matching, stores invoices and historical performance data, and logs damage reports and accountability for every container handled. By aligning staffing levels, skills, and supervision with each site’s unique throughput needs, ATM Logistics improves dock-to-stock velocity, reduces congestion and demurrage risks, and elevates quality standards across warehousing and distribution environments. The firm’s managed labor strategy provides on-site leads as a single point of contact, ensuring cohesive oversight and measurable outcomes aligned to client KPIs. Known for hands-on service and a commitment to being the best—not the biggest—ATM Logistics tailors its solutions to each operation’s workflow, space constraints, and safety protocols, delivering reliable container unloading, labor optimization, and continuous improvement for logistics-intensive businesses.

Temporary StaffingSOW/ProjectsContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQRancho Cucamonga, United States

West-Can HR

West-Can HR is a Brandon, Manitoba-based recruitment and human resources firm serving the Westman region and Western Canada with permanent recruitment, temporary labour, and embedded HR support. Celebrating 25 years in business, the team combines strong community connections with face-to-face screening of all job seekers to deliver a local, personalized service that aligns talent with the needs of employers. West-Can HR supports companies with professional recruiting for full-time hires, flexible temporary and contract staffing to manage peaks and projects, and certified HR consulting that includes organizational assessments, updated job descriptions, wage benchmarking, policy and handbook development, and hands-on support through audits and change. Their job board and candidate network help keep job seekers informed about roles that match their skills, education, and interests, spanning general labour, trades and journeyperson roles, technicians, administration and customer service, sales, and health and safety. The firm’s client work reflects a broad generalist capability across manufacturing and specialty construction projects, retail and consumer goods environments, agriculture and ag services, automotive service, and community-focused organizations, consistently emphasizing clear communication, rapid response, and curated shortlists. With more than 650 businesses served, West-Can HR is known for practical staffing solutions that scale with demand, rigorous screening that prioritizes culture and safety, and accessible services for both employers and candidates, including mental health supports. Whether a company needs an immediate temporary crew, a hard-to-find permanent hire in a competitive market, or an embedded HR partner to strengthen compliance and people practices, West-Can HR provides a dependable, results-oriented approach designed to make hiring quick, simple, and effective.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseFishing & AquacultureFashion & ApparelFood & Beverage

HQBrandon, Canada

Quality First Personnel

Quality First Personnel is a locally owned staffing firm serving the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex with a proven track record that dates back more than three decades. Led by a president who has placed talent in Dallas since 1977 and earned Top 15 sales recognition with both the Texas Association of Personnel Consultants and the Metroplex Association of Personnel Consultants for over 20 consecutive years, the agency delivers permanent, temp-to-hire, and temporary solutions built around speed, rigor, and service. As a contingency-based agency, employers engage the team at no cost until a successful placement is made, and applicants never pay fees. Their offering spans Direct Hire Placements, Temp-to-Hire (with eligibility to hire after 520 hours), Temporary Placements for short-term coverage, and Payroll Services, all backed by clear guarantees: a one-time replacement within the first 100 days for direct hires and a prompt replacement for temporary employees if notified within the first four hours. Quality First Personnel maintains an extensive, thoroughly screened talent database and applies robust assessments, including computer testing for typing, data entry, accounting, Microsoft Office, and medical skills. The firm specializes in office and professional support (secretarial, reception, call center, customer service), accounting (AP/AR, full-charge bookkeepers), mortgage, HR, management, and sales; light industrial, warehouse, and logistics; and medical front and back office, medical assistants, NP/CNA/PA/X-ray, and medical billing and coding. Recognized as a member of the American Staffing Association and qualified for M/WBE and HUB designations through the State of Texas, the company supports organizations ranging from healthcare practices to corporate departments and distribution operations, emphasizing dependable turnaround, attentive communication, and carefully matched candidates. With a straightforward process that includes targeted sourcing, prescreening, resume submittals, interview coordination, and ongoing follow-through, Quality First Personnel focuses on delivering “Quality” candidates quickly and reliably to meet the evolving workforce needs of the DFW business community.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingPayrolling/EORHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQDallas, United States

Placements Unlimited

Placements Unlimited Inc. (PUI) is a Central Texas staffing partner committed to connecting businesses and job seekers with speed, care, and precision. Serving employers and candidates from multiple offices in Waco, Temple, Mexia, and Pearland, the firm combines over 25 years of industry expertise with local market insight to deliver dependable recruiting and workforce solutions. For employers, PUI reduces hiring friction by sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and managing critical compliance items—including payroll-related taxes, workers’ compensation, and insurance—so leaders can focus on operations while scaling teams efficiently. Each candidate undergoes thorough evaluation and background checks to ensure skill alignment, reliability, and culture fit. For job seekers, the company offers hands-on support that goes beyond job listings, from resume refinement and interview coaching to a streamlined onboarding process that helps qualified applicants get to work faster. With more than 7,000 successful placements, PUI leverages a diverse talent network to fill a wide range of roles across the region, matching individuals and organizations thoughtfully rather than relying on generic, high-volume tactics. The firm’s approach emphasizes access to opportunities not found on traditional job boards, transparent communication throughout the hiring journey, and a focus on long-term fit that benefits both sides of the employment equation. Whether a client needs immediate coverage through temporary or contract workers or a strategic permanent hire to anchor a growing team, Placements Unlimited delivers flexible, compliant, and cost-effective staffing solutions backed by rigorous process and local commitment.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAll industriesIndustrial & ManufacturingGeneralist - white collar professionalsGeneralist - blue collar professionals

HQWaco, United States

Gabriel Search Group

Gabriel Search Group is a highly successful staffing agency with a national footprint dedicated to providing clients and candidates with responsive, knowledgeable service across the manufacturing industry. Based in North Fort Myers, Florida, the firm concentrates on manufacturing talent and leverages recruiters who began their careers inside the plants, shops, and corporate teams they now serve, giving them the technical fluency and practical context to assess skills, culture fit, and leadership potential. The team supports hiring needs from the shop floor to the C-suite, routinely filling roles such as Presidents, General Managers, Plant Managers, Production Managers, Engineers, Quality professionals, Machinists, and key corporate functions including Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Sales, and Marketing. For employers, Gabriel Search Group applies a structured, detail-rich search process that maps the market, builds targeted candidate slates, and manages interviews through to offer acceptance, with particular care around confidentiality for sensitive leadership assignments. Their approach blends proactive outreach to passive candidates with efficient screening, technical evaluation, and reference checks to ensure both competency and reliability for production roles and nuanced leadership capability for management positions. For candidates, the consultants invest time to understand career goals, not just job history, aligning opportunities that match capabilities, compensation expectations, and long-term growth in a variety of manufacturing settings. Whether supporting a single critical vacancy or multiple concurrent roles, the firm emphasizes clarity of requirements, frequent communication, and a streamlined path to hire that reduces time-to-fill without compromising quality. With coverage that spans discrete and process manufacturing environments, Gabriel Search Group is equipped to deliver permanent hires and executive leaders as well as flexible staffing solutions according to each client’s timeline. The result is a dependable recruiting partnership that consistently connects manufacturers with the right people to sustain productivity, improve quality, and drive continuous improvement.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQNorth Fort Myers, United States

Lightsource Consulting

Lightsource Consulting is a boutique technology recruiting firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon, that has been Peopling People since 2001. Serving high-end technology businesses exclusively, the firm connects designers, engineers, technicians, and executive decision-makers with opportunities at the cutting edge of engineering and the physical sciences. Its sector expertise spans optics and photonics, semiconductors—including the semiconductor capital equipment ecosystem—and life sciences and bioengineering. For employers, Lightsource conducts a rigorous discovery process on every requisition, examining company history, market position, culture, and trajectory to ensure precise client–candidate alignment. The team combines the reach of comprehensive international networks with the agility of a boutique search practice, discreetly targeting passive talent and going far beyond automated data mining to deliver individuals who can hit the ground running, from field technicians to vice presidents. For candidates, Lightsource offers hands-on representation grounded in confidentiality and advocacy, providing informed guidance on compensation, skills valuation, market trends, and the full etiquette of career moves—from resumes and interviews to offers and counteroffers—while helping navigate relocation and visas. In addition to permanent placements, Lightsource expanded in 2018 to deliver flexible contractor and payroll solutions that support roles nationally. Whether contractors are sourced by Lightsource or identified directly by a client, the firm manages all employment aspects, including thorough background checks, onboarding, compensation, benefits, and payroll. Contractor benefits include visa sponsorships (H1B and OPT), ten paid vacation days, seven paid holidays, access to a 401K for employee contributions, and a monthly healthcare contribution toward a Blue Cross Blue Shield of California plan. This relationship-first model—sustained by candid feedback, deep technical fluency, and a global network—allows Lightsource to consistently furnish exceptional technology talent while saving clients time and money and providing professionals with the transparent information needed to make confident, long-term career decisions.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseBiotechnologyMedical DevicesHealthcare Administration

HQPortland, United States

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