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Construction Trades Staffing Inc.

Construction Trades Staffing Inc. is a family-owned, niche recruiting partner headquartered in Orchard Park, New York, specializing in the construction, industrial, and manufacturing trades. Founded in 2008 and fully insured to operate across the United States, the firm delivers flexible staffing solutions on a temporary and contract basis, temp-to-hire, and direct hire, with the ability to support direct placements nationwide. Recognized for hands-on service and speed, Construction Trades Staffing works on a contingent model with no upfront costs, aligning each opportunity with a candidates goals while saving employers time through thorough vetting. Its robust payrolling service removes the burden of Workers Compensation and general liability insurance, consolidating payroll and insurance administration so clients can cover one person or entire departments without operating as a PEO. The agency recruits for a wide spectrum of skilled roles, including CNC operators, machinists, fabricators, welders, production staff, maintenance technicians, machine operators, manual lathe specialists, diesel mechanics, quality inspectors, batchers, building maintenance, sanitation, and team leads. On the construction side, it sources supervisors, foremen, drywall and framing specialists, finishers, laborers, CDL drivers, plumbers, carpenters, masonry and concrete workers, and electricians. The firm also supports executive and technical management hiring, from CFOs, controllers, and executive administrators to production supervisors, project managers, plant managers, engineers, foremen, and human resources leaders. Candidates receive resume building support and interview preparation, while employers benefit from local responsiveness and national reach, evidenced by client feedback praising rapid access to multiple qualified candidates within days. Led by President and CEO Mark S. Hayes, with a team that blends recruiting, HR, operations, and payroll expertise, Construction Trades Staffing combines deep trades knowledge with personalized service to help companies keep projects on schedule and help professionals advance their careers across construction, industrial, and manufacturing environments.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial MachineryChemical Manufacturing

HQOrchard Park, United States

Away Staffing Services

Away Staffing Services is the one name to know for industrial and manufacturing staffing in the Chicago area, partnering with hundreds of plants across Chicagoland to deliver the personnel they need, when they need it. As a specialist in shop-floor and light-industrial talent, the firm fills roles across assembly, CNC machining (operators, programmers, and setup personnel), cleaning (commercial and residential), factory supervision, food manufacturing professionals and laborers, certified forklift drivers, machine operators and maintenance mechanics, grinders and welders, production supervisors, quality control inspectors, shipping and receiving, and packaging for injection molding, extrusion and blow molding as well as tool and die, plus engineering disciplines spanning mechanical, electrical, research, and design. Their recruiters combine speed with precision, leveraging structured screening and skills validation aligned to client requirementssuch as blueprint reading, GD&T, precision measurement, and CNC G/M-code familiarity referenced in their postingsto ensure 100% part-quality mindsets and safety adherence on day one. Away Staffing supports a range of engagement models, including temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire recruitment, giving employers agile options to flex for overtime, cover multiple shifts, and stabilize headcount. The company is an E-Verify participant and emphasizes compliance, work authorization, and dependable attendance, underpinning long-term relationships built on quality and trust. For talent, Away Staffing offers access to great jobs with competitive pay, flexible schedules, and pathways to advancement, while providing respectful, high-touch guidance throughout a quick, painless application process. For employers, the process is streamlined and attentive, with local market insight across aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and broader industrial production. Headquartered in Chicago with an additional office in Elk Grove Village, Away Staffing maintains close proximity to the regions manufacturing corridors and distribution hubs, enabling responsive onsite support and a deep bench of prequalified candidates across first, second, and third shifts.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQChicago, United States

Key Assets Recruitment & Development, LLC

Key Assets Recruitment & Development, LLC is a boutique search firm based in McMinnville, Tennessee, dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with exceptional organizations in a better, faster, and more human-centered way. Recognized among the top 25% of LinkedIn Recruiters, the firm specializes in retained-style engagement searches and contingency searches tailored to the manufacturing sector, while capably supporting adjacent domains. Its core industry strengths span automotive, aerospace/space/defense, metals, plastics, and electrical/electronic manufacturing, and extend to commercial construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure, as well as finance/accounting and technology/IT leadership and specialist roles. Clients partner with Key Assets when the stakes are highexecutive and senior leadership appointments, niche skill sets, confidential mandates, and hard-to-fill positions requiring both technical and cultural alignmentbecause the firm leverages deep networking, market mapping, and rigorous vetting to deliver shortlists that accelerate decision-making. The engagement agreement model offers the benefits of a retained search without an upfront retainer, with payment tied to results and backed by a clear guarantee period, ensuring value, transparency, and accountability. Whether supporting white-collar professionals, executives, or skilled trades, the team provides detailed candidate profiles from its vetting process, enabling quicker, better-informed selections. Recent and recurring demand highlights include engineering managers, process engineers, maintenance technicians, tooling technicians (plastics/mold maintenance), quality leaders (including CMM programming), EHS, CRM managers, and regional sales leaders in industrial and renewables-linked markets. The firms commitment to professionalism, integrity, inclusive practices, broad reach, and consistent communication underpins every engagement, and its focus on authentic value, high-impact candidates, and accelerated timeframes has made it a trusted partner for organizations seeking to hire right the first time.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseInterior DesignSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

HQNashville, United States

QuickHires Talent Solutions Inc.

QuickHires Talent Solutions Inc. is a Canadian recruitment and talent acquisition firm licensed in Ontario (License ID: REC-0000003456) that connects exceptional talent with forward-thinking organizations across core operational functions. With over 25 years of combined recruiting experience, the team focuses on skilled trades and technical roles that keep plants, warehouses, and fleets running, serving industrial and manufacturing environments such as automotive parts and food processing, as well as warehousing, logistics, transportation, and essential office support. QuickHires builds high-performing teams by sourcing maintenance mechanics, millwrights, industrial electricians, maintenance technicians, mechanical engineers, engineers, and leaders in production management, quality control, operations, and supply chain management. Their expertise extends to tool and die makers, machinists, and maintenance experts for precision machine operations, as well as warehouse leaders and associates, material handlers, receiving and stocking staff, forklift operators, inventory specialists, and transportation professionals including cargo and freight agents, professional drivers, and heavy vehicle service technicians. Recognizing that efficient operations also depend on strong administrative foundations, they recruit receptionists, office assistants, program administrators, secretaries, and customer service representatives to ensure smooth day-to-day execution. QuickHires emphasizes transparency, communication, and trust, providing a personalized search process that aligns technical capabilities, safety mindset, and reliability with each clients production goals and compliance requirements. Leveraging market insight and structured screening, the firm prioritizes candidate fit, uptime, and throughput, supporting clients across the Greater Toronto Area and broader Canadian markets. Whether scaling a food manufacturing site, modernizing preventative maintenance programs, stabilizing warehouse throughput, or optimizing distribution networks, QuickHires tailors talent solutions to drive measurable results. Their client-centric approach, industry depth, and commitment to community impactincluding support for the Ottawa Food Bankunderscore a mission to elevate people and performance while helping businesses operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably in competitive markets.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQMcNab/Braeside, Canada

ResourceONE Recruitment

ResourceONE Recruitment is a premier search and staffing firm headquartered in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area, founded in 2000 by partners with deep roots in industrial recruiting. The firm is dedicated to helping clients secure “Blue Chip” talent and supporting professionals in finding rewarding careers across highly specialized sectors, with a primary concentration in automotive/transportation, medical devices, and polymer, plastic, and rubber molding. Led by veteran recruiters with more than 35 years of combined experience and supported by a team of researchers and administrative staff, ResourceONE combines industry insight, a proven, relationship-driven process, and meticulous candidate and client management to deliver consistently superior direct-hire outcomes on both retained and customized contingency bases. Their approach prioritizes rigorous market mapping, targeted outreach, and thorough evaluation to align technical credentials and leadership capabilities with the unique performance, culture, and compliance requirements of each organization, whether a single-location operation, a global enterprise, or an emerging technology startup. Clients benefit from the firm’s extensive network across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and plant leadership disciplines, as well as its commitment to confidentiality, speed, and precision throughout the search lifecycle. Candidates engage with a team that understands industrial career paths and offers access to opportunities that are often not publicly advertised, ensuring professional moves that deliver long-term growth and impact. Rooted in Cleveland’s vibrant technology and healthcare ecosystem, ResourceONE leverages proximity to world-class institutions and a broad industrial base to maintain a continually refreshed talent pipeline. Built on accountability and results, the firm’s hallmark is delivering durable hires that elevate performance, underpinned by a consultative partnership model that emphasizes clarity, transparency, and measurable value for every stakeholder.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseMental Health CareVeterinarySupply Chain Management

HQCleveland, United States

Persistent Recruiting Solutions | PRS

Persistent Recruiting Solutions (PRS) is a Cincinnati, Ohio–based recruitment firm dedicated to engineering, manufacturing, and scientific hiring across the United States. With more than two decades of experience, the firm differentiates itself through deep technical understanding, a culture-first lens, and a comprehensive discovery process that equips clients with real-time market intelligence while ensuring long-term fit. As an active member of NPAworldwide—an international network of 500+ independent recruiting firms—PRS gives clients access to expansive, specialized talent pools and consistently ranks in the network’s top 25 by revenue, holding platinum status and placing in the top 10 percent of recruiters. PRS is known for tackling hard, technical, and unique searches that others abandon, applying a persistent, consultative approach to deliver results. The firm’s industry fluency spans films and flexible packaging; automotive (Tier I–III); defense and aerospace; electronics and electronic manufacturing; plastics and general manufacturing; chemical and petrochemical; instrumentation and measurement; and medical instrumentation/diagnostics. Typical placements include mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers; embedded software developers; modeling and simulation specialists; chemical engineers; chemists and PhD-level scientists; robotics and automation experts; manufacturing and industrial engineers; continuous improvement leaders; supply chain professionals; product development and product management talent; and technical sales and marketing roles, along with HR and administrative positions that support technical organizations. PRS partners closely with stakeholders to map requirements, calibrate on competencies and culture, and manage structured search workflows from sourcing and assessment through interviews and offers, providing transparent updates and actionable insight at every stage. Job seekers benefit from a confidential resume submission process and an online jobs portal that connects them to nationwide opportunities aligned with their skills. Whether filling a critical individual contributor role, a niche specialist position, or technical leadership, PRS delivers with persistence, precision, and speed.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCloud ComputingTelecomHospital & Health Care (Nursing)

HQCincinnati, United States

The Otis Sampson Company

Founded in 2020 amid unprecedented market disruption, The Otis Sampson Company is a woman-owned, Indianapolis-based executive search firm with a national footprint across the United States and Canada. The firm partners with entrepreneurial, high-growth organizations to attract and retain top talent, delivering search solutions that span individual contributor through executive level. Built on the core values of people, technology, and partnership, Otis Sampson combines a high-touch, 1-on-1 recruitment approach with modern tooling to reach passive candidates across multiple platforms beyond traditional Boolean search, while maintaining rigorous communication and transparency with clients and candidates alike. Engagements are tailored to each organization’s needs and include contingency, engaged, retained, and project-based work, enabling flexible scope from a single hard-to-fill role to coordinated, end-to-end hiring initiatives. The company’s portfolio features direct-hire searches in functions such as finance and accounting and in industries including specialty chemicals and personal care/consumer goods manufacturing, reflecting a broad capability to support both specialized technical environments and corporate roles. Clients value the firm’s consultative, trusted-advisor mindset, efficient process management, and commitment to candidate experience, which together drive stronger acceptance rates and better long-term retention. By leveraging an integrated tech stack and disciplined workflows, the team accelerates time-to-shortlist, streamlines feedback loops, and provides data-driven market insight to calibrate requirements early in the search. As a small business, Otis Sampson treats every engagement with family-level care, aligning on what “right” looks like for the partnership and adapting agreements to fit unique priorities. Whether establishing a new leadership layer, adding experienced individual contributors, or scaling teams across locations, The Otis Sampson Company delivers top-notch talent solutions designed to help clients win in competitive labor markets.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

HQCarmel, United States

DC Recruiting

DC Recruiting is a boutique recruitment partner based in Ontario, Canada, dedicated to connecting skilled trades and operational talent with local employers across Haldimand County, Dunnville, Hamilton, and neighboring communities. The firm focuses on practical, high-demand roles such as 310S automotive mechanics, 310T truck technicians, metal fabricators, renovation and skilled carpenters, and inside sales professionals, and it supports both full-time on-site and select remote opportunities. For employers, DC Recruiting delivers a straightforward direct-hire service that removes friction from the hiring process: they write and post job ads, actively screen applications, pre-qualify candidates, coordinate interviews, and assist with reference checks and onboarding so managers can focus on running their business. For job seekers, the company maintains an accessible job board that is regularly updated with wage ranges, locations, and role details, and offers practical guidance through its blog and podcast. Grounded in a “going above and beyond” ethos, DC Recruiting emphasizes responsiveness, clear communication, and a hands-on approach typical of an owner-led agency, tailoring each search to the unique needs of small and mid-sized organizations. Its sector knowledge in manufacturing, construction, and transportation enables the team to quickly grasp trade certifications, safety requirements, and shop or site workflows, resulting in better candidate fit and reduced time-to-hire. Whether supporting a single crucial hire or helping build out a crew, DC Recruiting combines local market insight with diligent process execution to deliver reliable, long-term placements for employers and meaningful career moves for candidates.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOSOW/ProjectsAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & Aviation

HQCaledonia, Canada

Total Talent Search

Total Talent Resources is a Naperville, Illinois–based staffing and recruiting partner dedicated to helping supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing organizations hire more of their best people. Through its integrated mix of contingent staffing, direct placement, and targeted talent search, the firm assembles flexible, “floor‑ready” workforces that ramp quickly to client KPIs while sustaining safety, quality, and productivity. Employers rely on Total’s Flex Force contingent program for rapid coverage of light industrial and warehouse needs, while its direct placement and executive recruiting practice (via the Total Talent Search job site) focuses on specialized and senior roles across operations, logistics, and manufacturing leadership. The company’s Workforce Solutions offering extends beyond fills to deliver on‑site, bilingual support, tailored onboarding, and retention programs that address critical bottlenecks, reduce turnover, and modernize talent pipelines. Specialties include Manufacturing, Distribution, Administrative & Clerical, Restoration & Sanitation, Food Production, Lift Truck, and Professional roles, and success stories span metal recycling, food manufacturing, and production environments transitioning to contingent models. Total pairs rigorous recruiting with hands‑on enablement—meeting associates at facilities on day one, providing safety and skills training, and offering a Life Assistance Studio for financial and personal wellness and advancement—so new hires arrive prepared and stay engaged. For employers, the firm publishes data‑driven insights, including a salary guide and workforce research on Industry 4.0/5.0 and talent gaps, to inform smarter hiring and workforce planning. For job seekers, it offers fast access to warehouse and manufacturing opportunities as well as specialized supply chain careers, supported by coaching and multilingual resources (English, Spanish, Polish). Grounded in a purpose to enrich lives by creating opportunities and returning joy to work, Total Talent Resources blends speed, precision, and on‑site partnership to build resilient teams and lasting results across the end‑to‑end supply chain.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQChicago, United States

B2B-VIP Executive Alliance

B2B-VIP Executive Alliance is a Chicago-based leadership enablement platform built to help private equity and venture investors, along with their portfolio company executives, drive enterprise value creation. The firm integrates three tightly connected offerings—bespoke executive search, a curated executive peer network, and embedded leadership and career coaching—to strengthen leadership teams from hire to exit and reduce the risk of misalignment, performance gaps, and costly executive turnover. Focused on senior leaders from Director through C-suite, B2B-VIP combines rigorous assessment for role and culture fit with high-touch onboarding and ongoing development support, ensuring executives can lead with confidence in fast-paced, investor-accountable environments. Its networked model accelerates access to proven operators and real-time insights, while coaching and transition services equip leaders to execute value-creation plans, navigate pivotal moments, and manage intentional career moves. The team brings 25+ years of average experience across executive search, corporate talent consulting, and recruiting modernization, and has recruited and/or coached leaders into companies backed by prominent investment firms through direct work and affiliate partnerships. Industry strengths include technology and engineering, manufacturing and distribution, and professional and financial services, spanning newly funded startups to mid-market, PE-backed growth businesses scaling domestically and internationally. Beyond search mandates, B2B-VIP convenes executive events and peer forums to combat leadership isolation, foster accountability, and share operator playbooks that translate into faster, cleaner execution. By uniting talent acquisition, leadership development, and community into a single platform, the firm helps investors and operating leaders mitigate performance risk, accelerate execution, and maximize value creation outcomes across the hold period.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementAutomotiveAerospaceDefense

HQChicago, United States

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