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Proven Industrial, Residential and Commercial Carpenter Staffing

Tradesmen can tailor a contingent staffing solution to:

  • Maximize workforce productivity
  • Reduce hiring costs and challenges
  • Limit overtime expenditures
  • Minimize workers’ compensation exposure

Looking for Skilled Mechanical or Hydraulic Press Brake Operators?

Press brake operators are responsible for manufacturing tools, metal and other pieces of equipment using a press brake. Operators use computer numeric controlled (CNC) machines to make punches, bends and cuts into sheet or plate metal. As the demand for these skilled machinists grows, it’s important to partner with a reliable skilled trades staffing agency for just-in-time craft professionals.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for machinists, like press brake operators, is expected to increase 3% through 2029. To ensure you always have on-demand access to field-proven craftworkers when and where you need them, Tradesmen International is here to offer a total manufacturing support solution.

All our experienced craftworkers are permanent employees who must first pass a rigorous screening, skills testing process and reliability assessments. We also offer our sheet metal press brake operators a 10-hour OSHA Construction Outreach Safety Training and continuing safety education because safety is always the No. 1 priority. Our pool of reliable press brake operators has expertise in various types of press brake machines, including:

  • Mechanical
  • Hydraulic
  • Retrofitted CNC
  • Full CNC brakes

Press Brake Operation Support for a Variety of Industries

For nearly three decades, our skilled manufacturing staffing agency has delivered manufacturing staffing and industrial staffing solutions to a wide range of manufacturing and industrial businesses. Whether you need full crews of press brake operators or individuals to support your project, we can send them to your jobsite precisely as needed.

Tradesmen’s press brake operators are prepared to serve a variety of industries, such as:

  • Petroleum, chemicals, plastics and rubber
  • Primary metal, fabricated metal and machinery
  • Computers and other electronics
  • Transportation equipment
  • Packaging
  • Consumer products, electrical equipment, appliances and components, etc.

More than a temp agency, our goal is to ensure you receive the ongoing construction staffing support and productivity consulting you need to keep your business moving forward. Our craftworkers may be temporary skilled labor for your jobsite, but they are full-time Tradesmen International employees who receive exceptional benefits and respect. The result is a highly reliable workforce that emphasizes safety, productivity and craftsmanship—just like your full-time construction workforce.

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Learn More About Manufacturing or Industrial Staffing Solutions

Ready to learn more about the benefits of a custom staffing solution? As a support arm to your internal staffing operations, Tradesmen helps plant managers reduce workforce shortage challenges; improve quality, productivity and deadlines; and so much more.

Devise a skilled staffing plan today

With a CORE + Flex skilled labor strategy, Tradesmen provides a no-cost labor productivity consultation.

We help contractors plan to run a lean staffing solution comprised of their core full-time workforce. 

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