Skilled Trades Hiring Solutions

Skilled Staff for Your Most Crucial Roles

Skilled Trades hiring solutions help employers fill critical roles with qualified workers in industries like manufacturing, construction, heavy industrial, and logistics. Express Employment Professionals connects employers with skilled workers looking for temporary, contract, or full-time work.

As one of the largest Industrial staffing providers, Express Employment Professionals is an expert in Skilled Trades staffing, offering customizable workforce solutions. We match skilled workers to your company’s culture, production demands, and expectations.

How Skilled Trades Staffing with Express Employment Professionals Works

Every Express Employment Professionals office is locally owned and operated by employment experts in your community. When you need to hire, the first step is to contact the Express office near you to begin the process, which includes:

  • Meeting with you to understand your hiring needs so you get workers aligned with your company’s culture and production goals
  • Reviewing our talent pool of candidates to find the right match for your open role(s)
  • Following our ISO-registered process to evaluate candidates for their skills, experience, and availability
  • Placing qualified associates in your open roles
  • Conducting quality assurance checks to make sure the placement is a good fit

Why Work with Express Employment Professionals for Skilled Trades Staffing

When you team with Express, you receive the benefits of workforce management and support from local employment experts, including: 

  • Access to active and passive Skilled Trades talent
  • Customized workforce solutions based on your needs
  • Proven recruitment and evaluation process  
  • Compliance support to help you navigate for changing employment laws and regulatory requirements 
  • Development resources to equip you to invest in employees’ development and drive workforce initiatives at your company.
  • Insights to navigate workforce challenges and stay updated on the latest trends 

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Skilled Trades Jobs Staffed Through Express Employment Professionals:

Two adult men in workwear shaking hands at a construction site, one wearing an orange safety vest and the other in brown overalls, with a large dump truck in the background.

Heavy Equipment

Two adult workers (appearing female) in protective eyewear, gloves, and earmuffs operating machinery in an industrial setting.

Manufacturing

Two adult men in hard hats and high-visibility vests directing an excavator loading dirt into a dump truck at a construction site.

Construction

An adult male technician in a high-visibility jacket and blue hard hat standing on a ladder while repairing a ceiling unit in a gym with treadmills behind him.

Facilities Management

Adult warehouse workers (men and women) in yellow shirts and gloves placing cardboard boxes onto a conveyor belt in a distribution center.

Transportation,
and Distribution

Two young adult mechanics (one man, one woman) in blue coveralls working together under a car hood in an auto shop.

Automotive Diagnostics
and Maintenance

Two adult men in hard hats and safety vests installing solar panels on a rooftop under a clear sky.

Energy—Solar, Oil, and Gas

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • How does Express Employment Professionals verify technical skills?

    Express conducts structured job interviews with a focus on technical skills and abilities, checks references to validate what we heard during the interview, and screens job candidates using an extensive testing platform. To ensure we find the right fit for the position, we collaborate with clients to ensure specific skills or abilities are assessed.

  • Can Express verify certifications and licenses?

    Yes, at a client’s request, Express validates certifications and career tech degress, such as welding certifications, electrical or plumbing licenses, OSHA training, equipment certifications, or apprenticeship credentials.

  • Can Express staff multiple shifts?

    Yes, Express can staff multiple shifts including first, second, third, weekend, and rotating schedules. We work closely with clients to understand the skills, headcount, and coverage requirements needed for each shift, then build a recruiting and placement plan for your operation. Express can also help with staffing for planning ramp-ups, seasonal demand, call-offs, and ongoing staffing needs.

  • How does Express handle workers' compensation for temporary employees?

    Express Employment Professionals is the employer of record for the temporary employees we place at your location. Express is responsible for executing payroll, withholding taxes, and maintaining workers compensation insurance.

Addressing the Skills Gap

Express has developed a list of curated resources to show our dedication to employers and associates with developmental tools, including:

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Express' employee selection process is ISO registered

Express Employment Professionals’ ISO 9001:2015 registered employee selection process is behind our success in helping you find the exact person you need for your team. Each associate we send to you has been interviewed, tested as appropriate, and evaluated before they leave our doors.

Express has experience placing people in a variety of skilled trades positions.

Let's discuss how our staffing solutions can help your business.

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