Client Experience
Real Companies.
Real Results.
We've partnered with leading manufacturers across automotive, industrial, and consumer products to find the skilled people who make a difference.
Client Experience
Real Companies.
Real Results.
We've partnered with leading manufacturers across automotive, industrial, and consumer products to find the skilled people who make a difference.
Some of Our Clients
Trusted by the suppliers behind the vehicles you drive.
Example Placements & Partnerships
The people behind the parts.
Die Cast
Cosma Casting
Placed multiple maintenance technicians, electricians and multi-craft professionals to support high-volume production during a plant launch.
Metal Forming
Autokiniton
Recruited machine maintenance technicians, CNC setup operators, tool and die makers, and third-shift supervisors across multiple locations.
High-Pressure Die Cast
Ryobi Die Casting
Placed skilled maintenance technicians, controls technicians, and production support to help maintain efficient operations.
Magnesium Die Cast
Meridian Magnesium
Recruited tool and die makers, CNC setup operators, electricians, and quality professionals to support plant growth and new programs.
Tier 1 Supplier
Magna / Kamtek
Partnered on key hires, including robotics technicians, controls engineers, and maintenance professionals for advanced manufacturing initiatives.
Tooling
Melling Tooling
Recruited program buyers, tooling engineers, and machining professionals to support new business and expanded capacity.
What Clients Say
"Pete listens to feedback and responds by locating the people we need in the time frame we need them at a reasonable cost. I highly recommend Pete to assist with recruiting needs."
Dawn Geoghegan, PHR, SHRM-CP
HR Generalist, Cosma International (Magna)
"Pete is one of the most responsive and reliable recruiters I have ever worked with ... He will stay active in your engagement and will always take the time to speak with you."
Brad Back
Managing Partner, Spherion, Lansing
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starts here.
Direct hire recruiting for manufacturers and automotive suppliers.
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Michigan, plus Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, and manufacturers east of the Mississippi.
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