Workers for industry and manufacturing

Why do companies hire in production staff?

Ideally, production runs evenly, but reality is rarely like that. A large order comes in, a machine needs to run an extra shift, or several people on the same team are ill at the same time. By hiring workers, you can scale your staffing up and down without making permanent hires before you know whether the need will last.

Typical reasons include:

• Order peaks and seasonal production
• Starting an extra shift or a new line
• Cover for illness, holidays and parental leave
• Planned shutdowns, when machines need maintenance or rebuilding

Shift work and round-the-clock operation

Many companies run two or three shifts, and some operate around the clock with weekend teams. This places demands on planning. So state in your booking which shifts need covering, how long they are, and whether the worker needs to be able to switch between days, evenings and nights. Then we can find people who can actually take the shifts you need.

From the line to the workshop

Production and machine operation

Production workers and process operators run lines and machines, load materials, check parts and pack finished goods. Many tasks can be learnt quickly, while others require experience with a specific type of equipment. Read more about hiring production workers.

Fabricators and welders

Fabricators and welders work on everything from steel structures to stainless steel equipment. Please state the welding process, such as MAG, TIG or stick (MMA) welding, which materials are being welded, and whether a welding certificate is required. See also the page about hiring a welder.

CNC and assembly

CNC operators set up and run milling machines and lathes, and assembly fitters put together machines, modules and finished products. Tell us which control system the machines use and which drawings the worker will be working from.

Quality, technical and maintenance

Quality inspectors measure and document, technicians troubleshoot and optimise, and maintenance staff keep equipment and buildings running, including during planned shutdowns.

Hygiene and safety in your production

In food production, a food hygiene certificate is often required, and there may be fixed rules for workwear, hairnets and access between zones. In the metal industry, it is typically safety shoes, hearing protection and safety glasses. Whatever the industry, the worker must have an introduction to machines, emergency stops and work routines before work begins. It is a good idea to agree in advance who is responsible for this.

The same people when the job comes round again

Training on a production line takes time, and that time is best spent when the worker stays for a while. If you have a recurring order peak or a regular season, we try as far as possible to plan with the same workers each time. If the need turns out to be permanent, a hired worker can also become an obvious candidate for a permanent position, if you both want that.

From request to first shift

1. You describe the job, the shifts and the requirements in the booking form.
2. We find candidates among our own workers and from approved partner companies.
3. You receive a specific proposal before anything is agreed.
4. Your regular contact person with us follows the start-up and is the one you call if anything needs adjusting.