If you’re in manufacturing, you already know the drill: one day you’ve got enough people on the floor, and the next, you’re scrambling to cover a shift or hit a new production target.
Between labor shortages, last-minute orders, and tight timelines, you don’t have time to wait for the perfect pair of steel toes to walk through your front door looking for work.
Enter manufacturing recruiters—the kind who know your local market like the back of their hand.
Whether you need skilled machine operators, reliable general labor, or temp-to-hire talent you can test out before you commit, teaming up with a manufacturing staffing agency can save you time, reduce turnover, and keep your line moving.
How Manufacturing Recruitment Works For You
1. You need people—like yesterday.
Sourcing qualified candidates can feel like a full-time job. And when production deadlines are staring you down, every day an opening goes unfilled means lost time and revenue.
Recruiters don’t wait around. Finding the best candidates IS their full-time job. Agencies maintain pre-vetted talent pools filled with dependable workers like quality inspectors, CNC operators, and warehouse support.
They can’t turn back time and fill yesterday’s gaps, but you’ll be matched with the right people fast so that tomorrow’s shift doesn’t suffer too.
Need Staff Who Arrive Today?
Call Bonney’s SWAT Team!
2. Your labor needs change with the season.
One-size-fits-all hiring doesn’t work, especially in manufacturing.
Busy season around the corner?
A new contract just landed?
Instead of over-hiring and hoping for the best, a staffing agency gives you a scalable workforce you can dial up or down as needed.
Recruiters help you plan ahead, stay agile, and avoid over-hiring during slower months—so you can meet demand without overextending your team and avoiding all the costs that come with hiring someone full-time.
3. High turnover is eating into your time and budget.
Nothing’s worse than investing in someone who quits three weeks in. When a new hire doesn’t stick around, it impacts productivity, morale, and your bottom line.
Good recruiters focus on fit, not just fill. They don’t just match resumes, they match people. That means understanding your work environment, team dynamics, and performance expectations before sending anyone your way.
This is where Bonney’s manufacturing staffing expertise shines. Our temp-to-hire model lets you evaluate candidates on the job before making a commitment; saving you time, money, and second guesses.
Less churn, more productivity. Winning!
Why Partner With Bonney Staffing For Manufacturing Staffing?
We’ve been helping manufacturers across Maine and New Hampshire build strong teams for decades. With local offices in Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, South Portland, and Dover, we understand the regional labor market and what works and what doesn’t.
You’re not just another order to fill. Our recruiters move fast, stay in touch, and genuinely care about helping your company succeed.
From steady day-to-day coverage to “get-us-through-this-week” reinforcements, we’ve got your back with flexible staffing options and services tailored to your needs:
- Temporary workers for short bursts of demand
- Temp-to-hire options so you can try before you buy
- Direct hire solutions for high-impact, long-term roles
- Payrolling services for administrative relief
And if you’re really in a crunch? Call SWAT!
Bonney’s Staff Who Arrive Today (SWAT) program provides immediate temporary staffing support when unexpected callouts or labor gaps threaten to disrupt your shift. SWAT ensures you’re never left shorthanded on the production floor.
Your Line’s Moving. Let’s Make Sure Your Hiring Is, Too
You’ve got orders to fill, shifts to run, and deadlines to meet.
With Bonney’s manufacturing staffing solutions, you’ll never have to put production on pause. Whether you need five people or fifty, rely on us to:
- Cut time-to-fill and keep production lines moving
- Support workforce planning with real-time labor insights
- Deliver candidates who are trained, vetted, and ready to work
Need people on the floor? We’re already on it. Explore our manufacturing recruitment services or give us a call.
