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Advantages of Hiring Contract Workers for Manufacturing Employers

Advantages of Hiring Contract Workers for Manufacturing Employers

In the traditional hiring model, long-term employees for fixed positions are the norm. With the changing environment in manufacturing, you may be surprised to discover that skilled  contract employees work just as well—if not better—for your production needs. Utilizing skilled temporary workers can offer a number of advantages to your workforce. We’ll explore the various benefits of recruiting temp hires, where to hire the best employees for your manufacturing business, and more. Related Blog: How to Find Qualified Manufacturing Employees Lower Long-Term Costs For manufacturing employers, hiring contract workers can be a huge advantage to your company by lowering long-term...

Category: Employers, Manufacturing, News Tagged: hiring, manufacturing, Temp Workforce

Free Checklist: New Hire Onboarding

Free Checklist: New Hire Onboarding

The onboarding process is a huge stepping stone to improving short- and long-term success for new hires at your company. When done correctly, your new hire(s) will be more inclined to love their job, be passionate about your company and see greater success over the course of their employment. When done incorrectly, new hires are often more likely to experience difficulties in their first few months and leave the organization. Onboarding is the very first insight new employees get into your company, and it makes or breaks their experience. With years of professional staffing experience, we’re offering our free checklist...

Category: Employers, News Tagged: hiring

Shipping & Receiving Job Posting Template

Shipping & Receiving Job Posting Template

Looking to hire shipping and receiving positions? Whether it’s in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season or you’re coming to this blog at another time of the year, hiring for this vital warehouse position is highly competitive. One of the ways you can stand out from the other organizations seeking workers is through a powerful job posting. Related Content: How to Create a Compelling Job Description To help you jumpstart your job posting, use our free template below. It’s easy - copy and paste and update with your specific information. Our template is designed to attract and appeal to job...

Category: Employers, News Tagged: hiring, job template

Maintenance Technician Job Posting Template

Maintenance Technician Job Posting Template

Hiring for a job can be difficult, but it becomes even more of a challenge when you need to hire for a specialized role quickly. But what goes into the job posting to attract new employees? Learn the various pieces to include to gain new workers quickly with Strom Minnesota’s maintenance technician job posting template below. How to Write a Job Posting for a Maintenance Technician An effective job posting consists of an introduction, job summary, “About Us” details , all responsibilities & qualifications, and a description of the work environment. With these components, you can create a posting that’s...

Category: Employers Tagged: hiring

How Do You Recruit Staff for a Project?

How Do You Recruit Staff for a Project?

Recruiting staff for a project can be a time-consuming endeavor, but there are ways to speed up the process — and reduce stress — in the long run. From amplifying recruitment efforts internally to using external partners, there are some great options to simplify the process.  At Strom MN, we have years of recruiting experience for both project-based and long-term job placement. If you’re looking to recruit staff for a specific project, here are the best tips to move forward effectively. Best Tips for Quickly Recruiting Staff for a Project To recruit more efficiently for your next project, there are...

Category: Employers, News Tagged: hiring, Temp Workforce

Mechanical Engineer Job Posting Template

Mechanical Engineer Job Posting Template

Are you a business hiring for a mechanical engineer? Use our FREE template below as a jumping-off point for creating your job posting. FREE Mechanical Engineer Job Posting Template Mechanical Engineer Position– [INSERT LOCATION] Hours: [INSERT HOURS] Pay Range: [INSERT PAY RANGE]  [Insert Company Name] is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. Primary duties will include developing designs and concepts for [Insert Industry] and ensuring equipment meets performance specifications and cost requirements. Benefits Include: [Insert Benefits]  Mechanical Engineer Duties and Responsibilities: Designs [Insert Application(s)] by applying engineering skills and experience. Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems in design. Confirms...

Category: Employers, News Tagged: hiring

Why Positive Work Cultures are More Productive

Why Positive Work Cultures are More Productive

It’s true – positivity is a powerful force. Having a positive work culture isn’t just important for employee’s mental health – it’s also critical for increasing productivity and retaining employees. It reduces turnover and attracts Gen Z employees, who are less likely to stick around in a toxic work culture. Harvard Business Review researched the effects of a positive work culture on productivity and found some interesting results. Toxic Health Effects of Negative Work Cultures First, HBR looked at the impact of high-pressure, stressful and extremely hierarchical organizations. The research found some shocking statistics: Health care expenditures at high-pressure companies...

Category: Employers, News Tagged: How To

How to Find Qualified Manufacturing Employees

How to Find Qualified Manufacturing Employees

Staffing and building a skilled, expert workforce can be difficult in any industry. In manufacturing, this can become even more challenging as you not only need employees with the necessary interpersonal skills and experience, but also the relevant technical skills and certifications. Knowing where to look and how to attract qualified employees is at the crux of the issue. Here are some creative, and proven, ways to find the most qualified people and build your workforce. Leverage LinkedIn to Build Relationships Use social media to your advantage. LinkedIn is not only for professional news sharing but can be a powerful...

Category: Employers, Manufacturing, News Tagged: How To, manufacturing

Top Tips for Finding the Right Precision Manufacturing Candidate

Top Tips for Finding the Right Precision Manufacturing Candidate

An open position creates a vast pool of candidates, some qualified, some not. Finding the right person to fill your open position can be an overwhelming task. Especially in a highly-technical field like precision manufacturing, finding qualified employees can prove challenging. Follow these tips to find the perfect candidate for your open position.  ➔ Related Content: How to Write Effective Job Postings Outline Your Organizational Culture Company culture is one of the main drivers in how the goals of an organization are developed and executed. It’s essentially the functional heart of your business. Finding new staff members that align with...

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How to Write Effective Job Postings

How to Write Effective Job Postings

Finding the right talent requires you to be specific with what you want in an employee. The quality of your job posting can make or break your chances of finding the perfect candidate for your position. This is even more critical in a highly competitive job market where job seekers have many companies to choose from. When writing a job description, keep these tips in mind to ensure your job postings are effective. How To Write Effective Job Postings 1. Include a Quick Overview Start out any job listing with a high-level overview of the position. This should be clear,...

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Digital Upskilling Your Manufacturing Workforce

Digital Upskilling Your Manufacturing Workforce

There were a few major takeaways from workplace disruptions after 2020, but one thing became extremely clear: digital fluency is now top priority. Many organizations suddenly discovered that their staff wasn’t ready to switch to offsite work.  In 2023, many organizations are still prioritizing digital adaptation. How can employers adapt to these new demands? Digital upskilling can help you get your employees ready for digital prioritization.   What is Digital Upskilling? Digital upskilling is a term meaning the rapid demand for proficient digital skills in the workforce. Employees that are embracing their own personal digital skills development have an advantage over...

Category: Employers, Manufacturing, News Tagged: industry 4.0, manufacturing

Machine Builder Job Posting Template

Machine Builder Job Posting Template

When you are posting new Machine Builder roles our free job posting template can help you get started! FREE Machine Builder Job Posting Template Machine Builder Position– [INSERT LOCATION] Hours: [INSERT HOURS] Pay Range: [INSERT PAY RANGE] Summary [COMPANY NAME], a leading [YOUR INDUSTRY] company is looking for a talented and dedicated Machine Builder to join our team. As a Machine Builder, you will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery and contribute to the development and production of our [YOUR PRODUCT]. If you posses a strong background in mechanical assembly, maintaining equipment, and a keen eye for detail...

Category: Employers, News Tagged: hiring

How to Create a Compelling Job Description

How to Create a Compelling Job Description

It’s no secret that hiring is an extremely competitive market right now. Employees have their pick of multiple jobs, and that process begins with browsing job postings - which means that job descriptions are more important than ever. Related Content: How to Write Effective Job Postings Creating a compelling job description is necessary to stand out in a competitive market, but it’s not an easy task.  Follow these tips for creating a compelling description that stands out in the sea of job postings. Before You Write Know Your Target Audience Before you can actually write your compelling job description, you...

Category: Employers, News Tagged: hiring

Tips for Recruiting Manufacturing Workers

Tips for Recruiting Manufacturing Workers

Recruiting manufacturing workers is more complex than simply advertising for a position online. The manufacturing industry is one that’s notoriously challenging to find qualified recruits. Before you begin searching for new candidates, keep these tips in mind to find the best job seekers. 1. Deepen Your Candidate Pool When looking for new workers – particularly to fill highly-specialized positions – you need to cast a wider net. The Balance Careers suggests improving your candidate pool by: Developing relationships with university placement offices and job recruiters. Enabling current staff members to participate in industry professional associations and conferences where they can...

Category: Employers, News Tagged: hiring, manufacturing

CNC Machinist Job Posting Template

CNC Machinist Job Posting Template

Are you looking to fill CNC machinist positions? We’ve created a free template for you to use to maximize the quality of your candidates in an easy way.   FREE CNC Machinist Job Posting Template CNC Machinist Position– [INSERT LOCATION] Hours: [INSERT HOURS] Pay Range: [INSERT PAY RANGE]  [Insert Company Name] seeks a CNC machinist to aid our company in its mission to deliver custom parts of superior quality at outstanding prices. As one of our CNC machine operators, you will interpret client specifications, enter them into the CNC machine, set up the machine, and monitor it as it operates....

Category: Employers, News Tagged: How To

Tips for Hiring and Retaining Gen Z Employees

Tips for Hiring and Retaining Gen Z Employees

Gen Z has grown up and is now entering the workforce. With the oldest Gen Z members in their early 20s, companies can’t afford to ignore this crucial demographic. But like every generation, Gen Z has its own preferences when it comes to work, lifestyle, and communication. Unlike older generations such as Boomers or Gen X, Gen Z doesn’t enter the workforce with the expectation that they’ll have the same career for decades to come. They grew up during several economic crashes and sweeping changes to the cultural landscape. Gen Z is less likely to stick around with a company...

Category: Employers, News Tagged: hiring

How to Find Qualified Manufacturing Employees

How to Find Qualified Manufacturing Employees

Staffing and building a skilled, expert workforce can be difficult in any industry and manufacturing is no exception. When everyone is hiring and workers are scarce, staffing can be a struggle. Knowing where to look and how to attract qualified employees is at the crux of the issue. Here are some creative, and proven, ways to find the most qualified people and build your workforce. Leverage Social Media to Build Relationships Use social media to your advantage. LinkedIn is not only for professional news sharing but can be a powerful recruitment tool. Reach out to potential manufacturing workers actively seeking new opportunities. Act...

Category: Employers, Manufacturing, News Tagged: How To, manufacturing

What’s the Difference Between Contract and Full-time Employees?

What’s the Difference Between Contract and Full-time Employees?

Different manufacturers structure hiring and workforce differently. Some only hire full and part time in-house employees, while others prefer a contractor workforce. Another option is to construct your teams and shifts with a mix of on-staff and contract workers. So, what is the difference? There are distinct pros and cons to each type of staffing plan. Here is an overview of the benefits and drawbacks to both types of employee structures. Contract vs. Full-time Employees The principal difference between contract and full-time employees is in the relationship between the worker and the company, and the tax liability requirements of each...

Category: Employers, News Tagged: contract work, manufacturing

5 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

5 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

When hiring for engineering jobs, manufacturing, or any related industry, it’s important to understand how to hire efficiently. According to the Society of Human Resource Management, it costs about $4,129 on average to hire a new employee. Ensuring that you’re hiring efficiently and strategically will save money and resources down the line. ➔ Read Now: Tips for Employers on Attracting Manufacturing Talent Knowing when to pass on a candidate can be simple when incorporating these five tips. (Courtesy of Forbes) 5 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs 1. Hiring Even When Your Gut Tells You Not To Some people look...

Category: Employers, News Tagged: hiring

Tips for Employers on Attracting Manufacturing Talent

Tips for Employers on Attracting Manufacturing Talent

Photo by Sam Moqadam on Unsplash   Manufacturing companies are always looking for the best ways to increase their workforce with highly skilled and talented employees. After all, you need them to run the business efficiently. If you want to hire the best talent, you’ll need to be the best company for them. If you are having trouble finding qualified manufacturing talent, here are some tips to help. (Courtesy of Thomasnet.com) Tips to Attract Manufacturing Talent   1) Upskill the next generation Due to the technological advancements of this century, finding qualified, data literate, technical employees are becoming a rarity....

Category: Employers, Manufacturing, News Tagged: hiring, manufacturing

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