DIRECT HIRE RECRUITING FOR MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION
Skilled people for the plant floor. Offers in 14 business days.
We fill every role on your maintenance floor, from machinists and welders to controls engineers and plant managers, for manufacturers across all 50 states.
30+ yrs
combined recruiting experience
14 days
to offers, from job order received
50 states
nationwide coverage
90 days
replacement guarantee
ROLES WE FILL
If it keeps your line running, we
recruit for it.
If it keeps your line running, we recruit for it.
01
Machinists
CNC operators, programmers, and manual machinists.
02
Welders
MIG, TIG, stick, and certified structural welders.
03
Tool & Die Makers
Journeymen and apprentices for tooling, molds, and fixtures.
04
Maintenance Technicians
Multi-craft techs who troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
05
Industrial Electricians
Licensed and plant electricians for power, motors, and panels.
06
Controls Engineers
PLC, HMI, robotics, and automation engineers.
07
Supervisors & Managers
Maintenance leads, production supervisors, and plant managers.
FOR EMPLOYERS
Recruiters who speak the language of the shop floor.
We’re a full desk firm: the same recruiter who learns your plant, your equipment, and your culture is the one who finds, screens, and closes your hire. No handoffs, no lost details.
Specialists in the trades
We know the difference between a tool and die maker and a CNC programmer, and we screen for the skills that matter on your equipment.
Offers in 14 business days
From the day we receive your job order, we work to put an offer in front of a qualified candidate within 14 business days.
90-day guarantee
Every direct hire is backed by a 90-day replacement guarantee, so you hire with confidence.
Nationwide reach
We recruit for plants in all 50 states, including hard-to-fill rural locations and relocation searches.
HOW IT WORKS
From job order to offer in four
steps.
From job order to offer in four steps.
1
Send Job Order
A quick call to learn the role, the shift, the equipment, and your team.
2
We Source & Screen
We tap our network and vet every candidate for skills, reliability, and fit.
3
You Interview
You meet a short list of qualified people. We handle scheduling and feedback.
4
Offer in 14 Days
We negotiate, close, and stay in touch through the candidate’s start date.
WAYS TO WORK WITH US
One opening or fifty. Pick the model that fits.
Contingency Search
You pay only when you hire. Ideal for single openings and skilled trade roles.
Skilled trades
20%
Engineering & management
25%
Of first-year base salary. $8,000 minimum fee.
Retained Search
A dedicated, exclusive search for engineering, supervisory, and management roles.
Search fee
28 to 30%
Paid in thirds: at engagement, at shortlist, and at hire.
FOR HIGH-VOLUME HIRING
Volume Partner
Tiered pricing that drops as your hiring grows. Built for plant expansions, new lines, and multi-site employers.
1 to 2 hires
20%
3 to 5 hires
18%
6 to 10 hires
16%
11+ hires
15%
Based on hires within a 12-month period.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Trusted by plant leaders.
“We were struggling to find reliable maintenance talent who could hit the ground running. Premier Link understood exactly what we needed and delivered qualified candidates quickly. They made the entire hiring process easier.”
Maintenance Manager, Manufacturing Client
“We needed an engineer with the right mix of automation and hands-on manufacturing experience. Premier Link didn’t just send resumes. They found someone who fit our operation and our team.”
Engineering Manager, Production Client
FOR CANDIDATES
Your skills are in demand. Let's find your next shop.
We place machinists, welders, tool and die makers, technicians, electricians, engineers, and leaders in permanent roles with manufacturers nationwide. Our service is always free to you.
- Permanent, direct hire positions
- A recruiter who knows your trade
- Opportunities in all 50 states
Goes straight to our recruiting team.
Have an open role on your floor?
Book a 15-minute call. Tell us what you need, and we’ll get to work the same day.