FactoryFix introduces three major updates: enhanced candidate scoring for precise matching, a Version History feature for easy job posting management, and upcoming Message Suggestions to streamline candidate engagement.

Read this Q&A with FactoryFix Head of Product, Mark Scoptur. He gives updates on FactoryFix Copilot and how his team is working on making the "Ultimate Manufacturing Recruiting Assistant."

Powell Industries, one of FactoryFix's longest-tenured customers, has achieved remarkable recruitment success by leveraging the platform's industry-specific features, reducing time-to-fill for their hardest roles by nearly half while ensuring high-quality candidates with the right skills and mindset.

In our latest newsletter, HR and TA Professionals share their experiences with balancing the need for speed in the recruiting process while optimizing for quality and retention.

FactoryFix has identified seven key job categories that will be essential for the growth and success of the manufacturing industry in the coming years, as companies look to address skills gaps, adapt to technological advancements, and build a capable workforce to meet future demands.

NFI Industries, a leading supply chain solutions provider, partnered with FactoryFix to overcome challenges in hiring qualified maintenance technicians for their locations in Virginia and Maryland, resulting in a more efficient and effective recruitment process.

We sat down with Manufacturing recruiting and TA professionals to get an understanding of their experience with the latest generation to enter the workforce, Generation-Z. They highlighted some of the challenges they've faced and gave some helpful advice on effectively recruiting and retaining this elusive demographic.

Marcia Torres, Director of Talent Acquisition at Farmer Brothers, highlighted how FactoryFix's specialized talent platform significantly eased their struggle to fill critical manufacturing roles, successfully tapping into a vast network of over 1.4 million professionals to source qualified candidates for hard-to-fill positions.

In our most recent webinar, CEO and Founder of FactoryFix, Patrick O’Rahilly sat down with Bill Chouinard, Head of Talent at Re:Build Manufacturing, to discuss how he is shaping his recruiting strategy and driving growth for this ambitious startup.

We want you to get more out of FactoryFix for every minute you spend in it by making it easier to discover quality talent for any open position.

We asked several HR and TA Professionals from Manufacturing companies across the country what their recruiting resolutions were and several questions related to their outlook on 2024. CEO and Founder, Patrick O'Rahilly, gives you his takeaways on the current state of manufacturing recruiting.

Serigraph, a Wisconsin-based print manufacturer, significantly enhanced its recruitment process by partnering with FactoryFix, tripling their candidate pipeline and streamlining candidate engagement and selection.

Despite mixed economic messages and current challenges, Chad Moutray, Chief Economist at the National Association of Manufacturers, says the outlook for U.S. manufacturing remains positive with potential for growth and resilience in 2024, supported by strong investment and a robust labor market.

As hiring slows in December, smart companies are getting ready for big Q1 hiring surges. Here are 5 tips to end 2023 strong and set up your recruiting teams to crush it in 2024.

KMM Group's HR Director, Michelle Martin, shares her story of transforming recruitment challenges into success with FactoryFix, driving growth and operational efficiency.

We sat down for an exclusive interview with FactoryFix executives to uncover their strategic vision for revolutionizing manufacturing recruitment. They shared insights on overcoming industry challenges with advanced AI and a deep focus on manufacturing roles, and teased upcoming features designed to enhance recruiters' capabilities and streamline the hiring process

Holiday hiring data from FactoryFix shows a unique opportunity for recruiters to accelerate efforts during the holidays when applicant numbers rise and competition falls by over 55%.

Commercial Metals Company transformed its talent acquisition process by partnering with FactoryFix, achieving immediate hiring results, uncovering new talent pools, and significantly reducing time-to-fill benchmarks.

Senior Product Leader, Dug Nichols, explores FactoryFix's latest updates to its Talent Search feature, designed to streamline the recruiting process for manufacturing industry HR and TA professionals

Facing recruiting challenges in their niche manufacturing industry Grand Prairie Foods, a food company in Sioux Falls, saw immediate improvements in applicant quantity and quality when they switched from traditional job boards to FactoryFix.

Hibben Rothschild, FactoryFix's Head of People, explores how to boost candidate response rates using personalized messaging and AI tools.

Real Alloy credits 99% of its successful hires to FactoryFix's innovative recruitment platform, praising its AI-powered SMS screening, user-friendly interface, and proprietary talent pool as key differentiators in their talent acquisition strategy.

HOP Energy transformed its recruitment challenges into successes by leveraging FactoryFix, which delivered pre-screened, highly interested candidates, streamlining the hiring process and fueling company growth.

FactoryFix revolutionized Conmet's hiring process by providing a vast talent network, streamlining screening through automated SMS technology, and significantly improving the speed, quality, and efficiency of their recruitment efforts.

In the swiftly changing landscape of recruitment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way talent acquisition professionals in the manufacturing industry operate. By offering intelligent solutions to age-old challenges, AI improves efficiency, speed, and fairness in the hiring process.

For two years Anna and her team at Rockwell Automation tried to fill a key engineering position with no luck, she trialed FactoryFix thinking nothing would change, what happened next changed her recruitment strategy forever.

In this post, we unveil game-changing strategies that can transform your hiring process and help you attract top talent.

The blog post discusses the challenges, opportunities and solutions to implementing hybrid work models in manufacturing.

This blog post underscores the importance of a positive candidate experience in the manufacturing recruitment process. It argues that a great candidate experience attracts more applicants, enhances candidate engagement, makes job offers more likely to be accepted, encourages referrals and sets the stage for a successful long-term employment relationship.

This blog post outlines the qualities manufacturing recruiters can learn from successful salespeople. It emphasizes the importance of being personable, helping job seekers, listening to candidates, tailoring messages and maintaining engagement.

We outline five critical steps to attract and hire top manufacturing talent – creating compelling job postings, leveraging current employees, practicing skills-first hiring, maintaining candidate engagement and making competitive job offers. We also share the benefits of recruitment automation technology.

Unlock the secrets to successful manufacturing recruitment with our latest blog post, revealing the 7 must-have features in recruiting automation software. Find out how to streamline your processes, engage the right candidates and make better hiring decisions.

Discover the power of candidate engagement in manufacturing recruitment with these three strategies: automating communications, streamlining the recruiting process and providing regular updates.

Discover how manufacturing leaders can harness the power of AI to drive candidate engagement and improve the recruitment process. This blog post discusses the importance of candidate engagement and explores how AI-powered tools can expedite application screening, enhance job matching, enable personalized communication, utilize chatbots and virtual assistants and streamline interview scheduling. By embracing AI, manufacturing recruiters can foster strong employer-employee relationships and secure top talent faster.

Discover the secrets behind highly effective job postings in the manufacturing industry. Uncover the top 3 crucial elements that'll transform your job listings and attract the right candidates. We share valuable insights that can supercharge your recruiting.

This blog post highlights the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the manufacturing industry and outlines five strategies for incorporating DEI into an employer brand. By using inclusive language, choosing representative images, prioritizing inclusion, listening to current employees and sharing information about DEI initiatives, HR teams can create an employer brand that appeals to a diverse talent pool.

FactoryFix launched a full redesign to make job posting, screening, and recruiting easier than ever. Find manufacturing employees quickly and efficiently!

The current job market is highly competitive and in order to find qualified employees, recruiters need to move fast and respond quickly. By setting up a system where applicants can easily apply, promptly scheduling and conducting interviews, and being responsive to applicant questions, you can vastly improve your chances of finding the best employees for your company.

The move means an imminent surge in manufacturing employment in Austin as the new Tesla “Gigafactory” gets up and running.

Practice for your Manufacturing Engineer job interview with top questions and sample answers!

Learn about some of the essential safety precautions you should be following as a factory skilled professional.

Score your dream Electrical Engineering job by nailing your interview! FactoryFix helps with 15 practice interview questions (and a few sample answers, too).

Looking to ace your welding job interview? FactoryFix gives you 15 of the top interview questions for welders - with sample answers to help you prepare!

The manufacturing field is a great source of opportunity for those looking for a career change. Trade school can help make the transition in careers easier!

Submitting a job application is just the first step... If you really want to land a manufacturing role, you need to ace your interview. We've got tips!

Search our “Talent” page by specific machines, technologies, brands, knowledge disciplines, and other resume keywords to find your next hire.

To see if a Quality Technician career is right for you, find out the average salary - with detailed info based on location, experience, and growth potential!

TalentText solves a significant problem facing manufacturing hiring managers today: Interview no-shows!

The future of manufacturing jobs in 2022 is bright, even if automation may take over certain jobs. FactoryFix explains how!

To become a Production Supervisor or Manager, you need to show your interviewer that your prepared & have experience. Check out common interview questions & sample answers to practice!

Press Brake Operators enjoy a hands-on career where they're able to create. But how much does their salary vary? FactoryFix explains.

Curious about mechanical engineering internships? Learn how to apply, the skills you need, and what you should expect.

Whether you're just starting your manufacturing career or have years of experience, there are plenty of opportunities to earn a great salary. FactoryFix breaks down some of the top average paychecks.

Find out if the Machine Operator salary lines up with your expectations, with detailed examples and averages from across the country.

FactoryFix invites Matthew Schowalter, CMfgT, to share insights on the CNC Machinist career path: “Machining is by far more interesting than what most people know.”

Find out how much the average Maintenance Mechanic makes with example salaries based on location, experience level, & more.

One of the biggest questions in the COVID-19 era is how the U.S. can address long-term job losses in the manufacturing industry.

FactoryFix explains how you can find an employer that values a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Prepare for your job interview with sample questions & answers for Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Mechanics.

If you're looking for a career as an Automation Technician or Controls Technician, prepare for your interview with sample questions and answers from FactoryFix!

Whether you're looking to begin your career in manufacturing or move on to the next level of your current career, an updated resume is key. FactoryFix explains how to update yours!

Learn how to dispel common candidate misconceptions about working in manufacturing by using certain messaging points from your employer brand. These messaging points include emphasizing workplace safety, highlighting opportunities for growth and advancement and showcasing your company's commitment to sustainability.

The key is understanding how your company works and the approach to the negotiation. Read FactoryFix’s guide to negotiating your shift differential.

Facing a lack of qualified candidates for their manufacturing roles, CECO Environmental wanted to seek out new recruitment solutions. Enter FactoryFix.

Many aspects go into selecting the type of bit you should be using with your CNC machine. FactoryFix helps you identify the right drill bit with our guide and infographic.

FactoryFix invites Peter Jacobs to share insights on the CNC Operator career path: “The metalworking industry is witnessing a rise in opportunities for CNC operators...”

Hiring amid the manufacturing skills gap and labor shortage is a challenging and time-consuming effort for many talent acquisition managers. We offer seven ways to work around current market constraints and save time in the process.

Want to know how much an average CNC Machinist makes? We break down salaries by location, earning potential & more!

If you're looking for a competitive salary in manufacturing, Automation Technician may be the career for you! Learn more about this role's salary.

Accepting a low salary can set you back by years; FactoryFix explains how researching average salaries can help you get the most from your manufacturing job negotiation.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are in the news everywhere these days, thanks to the popularity of ChatGPT. In this blog post, we share five ways manufacturing companies can leverage machine learning to automate their recruitment process and reduce the time it takes to hire qualified workers.

AI and automation are transforming talent acquisition, enabling manufacturing HR professionals to accelerate their recruitment process. Automated candidate screening, text recruiting and streamlined interview scheduling are three ways AI and automation can help. In this blog, you'll learn how these tools can save you time, reduce unconscious bias and help you engage top talent before they go off the market.

Do you feel like you can never get ahead during the workday? Time management is critical, especially when you're an HR Manager with many responsibilities. We outline five signs to help you identify if your time management could use some improvement, as well as five strategies to help you regain control and knock out your to-do list.

Hiring qualified talent is challenging in the best market, but with intense competition for top-notch candidates due to the manufacturing labor shortage, it might feel impossible. What's a recruiter to do? — Prioritize the candidate experience and make it your company's competitive advantage.

A strong employer brand not only helps retain employees but can also help you attract new talent that aligns with your company. The four tips in this blog post walk HR professionals through the essentials to consider when looking to develop a strong employer brand.

While any job comes with its challenges, it's important to know when it's time to look for new opportunities. FactoryFix highlights the top 3 signs to seek a career change.