Technical Manufacturing – Trillium Staffing

Struggling to Find Production Workers?

Jenna Mathieu — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 19:04:46 +0000

A recent study by Monster Worldwide Inc., found that as many as 47% of manufacturing workers were dissatisfied with their current job. They also found that 49% of manufacturing workers noted that there were more job openings now than a year ago. Where does that leave manufacturing employers? Struggling to attract and maintain their staff in many cases.

The increased recruiting focus on skilled trades and technical manufacturing has left many employers with a void for entry level production workers and inspectors. In addition, with many entry level production workers being crossed trained into new roles and moving upward within the manufacturing field, vacancies are continuing to grow for machine operators, assembly workers, and general production workers. So where does that leave employers? In a constant struggle for manufacturing workers.

If you are in need of production workers, consider a partnership with an industrial staffing agency, vocational schools in your area, or career counselors. Many have access to entry level workers who are seeking an opportunity to gain full time employment, even if it is seasonal.

Are you a stand out professional, technical professional, driver, or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities? Visit our job board for more information! Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

Who's Hiring This Summer?

Jenna Mathieu — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:47:06 +0000

Whether you are seeking summer employment or considering a career change, the summer of 2013 is looking good for you! According to Career Builder, almost a third of U.S. employers are planning to hire summer workers this year, with an overwhelming majority considering summer workers for permanent positions! What does this mean for you?

The employment outlook has definitely improved over the last several years. Here are some of the highlights for this season’s job seekers:

More than half of employers plan to complete their summer hiring in the months of May and June.

One of the biggest areas of improvement over the past two years is pay rates. About 66% of employers plan to pay their summer hires at least $10/hr.

Almost half of employers in leisure and hospitality will be adding to their staff this summer.

Manufacturing and IT industries still hold strong as second highest areas for projected staff growth.

Due to fluctuation in business schedules and projections, many employers will partner with staffing agencies or recruiting firms to help them locate their talent this summer. With in-demand positions including IT, clerical, engineering, and customer support staff this summer’s hiring demands are a little less traditional than past years. If you are considering a new position this summer, now is the time to apply! With most employers looking to add staff in the months of May and June, recruiting efforts are already in full swing. In order to best increase your chances of landing a position during this hiring surge, employ a variety of methods to get your name in front of hiring managers. For more information on how to land a job, visit the job seekers section of our blog.

Are you a stand out professional, technical professional, or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities? Visit our job board for more information! Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

The Benefits of Plant Maintenance Outsourcing

Jenna Mathieu — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:22:50 +0000

Regardless of the size of your facilities, plant maintenance can be a daunting process. The skills, experience, and qualifications required to properly maintain your facilities is not only important, it can be critical to your company’s ability to continue to produce. Regulations continue to increase to ensure consumer and employee safety, requiring a qualified maintenance staff that is ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.

The continued tight market to locate skilled technicians and personnel can make it even more difficult to remain in compliance. Downtime and unexpected shutdowns can quickly diminish profits. Ever changing equipment, processes, management systems, and an aging maintenance personnel pool can make remaining in compliance and maintaining an efficient maintenance workforce difficult.

Partnering with an experienced and specialized industrial recruitment firm can often produce the results that you need. A qualified and available workforce can assist in reducing costs, maximizing downtimes, and improving processes. In addition, industrial staffing partners can greatly decrease your labor costs by providing you with skilled talent only during times of need and often provide travelers that can provide skilled technicians and skilled personnel in areas of the country where the talent pool for these qualifications may be slim. With less time focused on managing and recruiting for project or short term personnel, maintenance managers are able to develop alternative processes, programs, and department structure.

Third party plant maintenance services may also be a viable solution. Many offer years of experience, up to date equipment, and have the proven ability to help develop and manage maintenance programs. Providing routine and project assistance, third party service organizations also allow you flexibility similar to those offered by a recruiting or staffing firm.

A well trained and qualified industrial workforce will have less workplace injuries and accidents, are more likely to be able to complete projects efficiently due to experience, and education also impacting bottom line results. Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, statutes, and codes; securing required permits; and coordinating with appropriate local authorities must be done correctly to prevent costly fines and down times. If you have concerns about your organization’s expertise in the field, it may make sense to contact a third party maintenance service or a recruitment firm to help you locate qualified and experienced talent.

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professional and skilled industrial maintenance workers? Contact us today! If you are a stand out professional or are skilled in technical manufacturing and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

In-Demand Careers for 2013

Jenna Mathieu — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:46:30 +0000

As 2013 is just around the corner, now is a great time to begin forecasting your recruitment needs and strategies for next year! With the recession behind us and a talent struggle before us, recruiting in 2013 will prove to be a difficult match for many organizations. With a demands growing in a wide variety of industries, here are the predicted in-demand careers for 2013 according to Forbes:

Software Developers
Accountants and Auditors
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
Human Resources, Training and Labor Relations Specialists
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Sales Representatives
Mechanical Engineers
Industrial Engineers

The continued growth and demand in these professions can increase the difficulty of recruiting for many organizations, who traditionally have had limited recruitment struggles. Most often, those who excel in a field of demand are employed and usually require direct recruitment and some incentives to leave their current position. If your hiring managers are not experienced in recruiting and attracting passive candidates, now may be a great time to attend training or partner with an experienced search firm or staffing agency!

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professional and technical manufacturing workers? Contact us today! If you are a stand out professional or are skilled in technical manufacturing and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

How Has Economic Recovery Effected Your Recruitment Efforts?

Jenna Mathieu — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:44:49 +0000

The shortage of skilled technical manufacturing candidates is undeniable. Manufacturers have had to make drastic changes to their recruiting and candidate attraction practices. Many employers are now offering relocation packages for positions that historically they were able to fill with the ease of placing a newspaper ad. Shockingly, data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the employment numbers in manufacturing are still significantly lower than they have been in the past eight years; despite a large recovery beginning in 2010. What does this mean for the manufacturing industry?

Manufacturers like most employers, found ways to work more efficiently with less people during the recent recession. New technologies, processes, and lean manufacturing have all contributed to employers in manufacturing being able to do more with less staff. It appears the recruitment struggle nationally remains for skilled and experienced talent in technical manufacturing including CNC Operators, CNC Programmers, Field Service Technicians, Tool and Die Makers, and Engineers.

Experts agree the skilled talent shortage is greatly attributed to attrition and a decreasing number of candidates choosing a career in manufacturing. What does this mean for you as an employer? According to the Conference Board, postings for skilled workers is up 152% in the past three years. Employers are competing against each other to attract and maintain talent in manufacturing, arguably more than ever before. How can you give your company a competitive edge in recruitment?

Offer relocation packages and assistance to new staff.
Offer additional training opportunities for new and existing staff.
Encourage your current employees to refer other experienced talent by offering referral bonuses.
Be an advocate for a positive working environment.
Produce a diverse product line that offers stability to your staff.
Partner with an industry experienced staffing firm to locate passive candidates who may not be applying for jobs actively.
Make sure that your compensation packages are appropriate for the skill and experience level of your staff.
Actively engage in employee recognition and appreciation practices.
Create a brand that is recognizable and respected by those in the industry.

The struggle to attract and retain skilled technical manufacturing talent will not be short lived. As product specs increase in difficulty and precision, skilled staff are essential to your production processes. An organization’s ability to produce and compete in their industry has a direct link to the skill level of their production staff, be sure to make it a priority for your business today!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.