HireMFGLeaders

by

making-chips

qualified hires.
chosen by industry experts.

Frustrated with recruiters who don’t understand YOUR manufacturing company?

Tired of online job boards that fail to deliver? US TOO

Expert Guidance.

For Manufacturers Who Hire.
By Manufacturers Who Hire.

Paul Van Metre

Making Chips Host

Founder, ProShop ERP

Former Aerospace Machine Shop Owner

Systems and processes Fanatic

Nick Goellner

Making Chips Host

VP Sales & Marketing, AME & Hennig

Manufacturing Community Builder

Marketing and growth Whiz

Mike Payne

Making Chips Host

Owner, Hill Manufacturing  & Fabrication

Manufacturing Leader and Investor

The M&A and numbers guru

HIREMFGLeaders by Making Chips

How It Works

Start Your Search

Click “Start Your Search” below to get started. A MakingChips host will get in touch to understand your needs.

Connect with our staffing partner

After the call, we’ll introduce you to our staffing partner who will conduct the search.

Get our expert recommendation

The MakingChips team will review the top candidates and make a hiring recommendation.

our PROCESS

Learn In Only 90 Seconds

We get it. It can Feel Hopeless

  • Recruiters don’t seem to understand YOUR business.
  • You can’t focus on growth because you’re stuck.
  • You’re tired of sifting through bad-fit applications.
  • The team is exhausted trying to bridge the gap.
  • It feels like there’s no good candidates left to hire.

HIREMFGLeaders by Making Chips

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost?

A. Industry standard pricing is 25% of the first year salary of the new hire. With us, you’ll pay a similar fee but receive the benefit of our industry expertise and massive network to successfully fill technical and leaderhip positions at your manufacturing business. *

A. Payment is due within 60 days of the new hire’s start date. If that hire doesn’t work out within the first 60 days, you’ll pay after we’ve found a replacement candidate.

A. If a new hire leaves your company within the first two months, we’ll find a new candidate for that position free of charge.

A. For no extra cost compared to the competition, you get the benefit of our industry expertise, our massive network, and our perspective as fellow Manufacturing Leaders that hire. Our goal is to serve as a trusted advisor that stands between you and the search firm to accelerate the search process and ensure that only best-fit applicants are recommended for hire.

A. We typically find candidates within a month. Sometimes longer for more specialized roles.

A. We won’t ask you to pay until you’ve hired someone for the position. we’re confident that we’ll be able to find you a qualified candidate, even for hard-to-fill positions. In some cases, a challenging search may take longer to fill. 

A. No, we’ve partnered with a reputable search firm called Tree Top Staffing. MakingChips serves as a trusted advisor between you and the search firm to ensure that you are only presented with highly qualified candidates.

*The terms defined within Master Service Agreement ("MSA") will govern the relationship between the Client and Tree Top Staffing.

Ready to build YOUR high-performance manufacturing team?

START YOUR SEARCH

Get equipped with qualified candidates and take your manufacturing business to the next level!

Submit this form and receive a callback from a MakingChips host to confirm your requirements.

A perfect blend of industry professionals and marketers, our team is built to bridge the gap between the shop floor and the online world.

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