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How Laborup Helped Magnum Venus Products Hire Hard-to-Find Machinists
February 26, 2025
Laborup
>70%
Savings in Cost-Per-Hire
4x
Faster Time-to-fill
100%
Candidate Retention Past 90-days
Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a leader in manufacturing advanced fluid movement equipment. Their machines play a critical role in industries ranging from marine to aerospace, making precision and expertise essential in every hire.
The Challenge: Finding Skilled Machinists Efficiently
MVP has a well-established recruitment process, but hiring skilled machinists and engineering technicians was particularly challenging. Traditional job boards weren’t enough because many top machinists don’t actively post resumes or engage on platforms like LinkedIn or Indeed.
"Machinists are a unique breed. They’re not on LinkedIn, not on Indeed, and most aren’t posting résumés in the normal places recruiters look. Laborup helped us find these highly skilled candidates efficiently."
– Erika Addington, Talent Manager at MVP
To keep up with demand, MVP needed a reliable and cost-effective way to source qualified, culture-fit machinists—without spending weeks searching for the right candidates.
The Solution: Laborup’s AI-Powered Hiring Platform
Laborup provided MVP with access to a hidden pool of top manufacturing talent, streamlining the hiring process and ensuring every candidate met their high standards.
- Faster Hiring: Laborup reduced sourcing time by 40 hours per hire, cutting weeks of manual search.
- Better Matches: Every candidate was pre-vetted to ensure they had both the right skills and a strong cultural fit.
- Cost Savings: MVP saved over 70% in cost-per-hire, significantly lowering recruiting expenses.
- Improved Retention: 100% of hires stayed beyond 90 days, proving the effectiveness of Laborup’s matching process.
The Results: High-Quality Hires Without the Hassle
"Laborup saved me time, money, and effort. The machinists and engineering technicians we’ve hired through Laborup are excelling and fitting in seamlessly."
By partnering with Laborup, MVP didn’t just fill roles—they found top-tier talent faster and more efficiently than ever before. The result? A hiring process that supports their long-term success while reducing costs and time-to-fill.
Introduction
Our client is a prominent supplier in the tire industry, specializing in the precise handling of chemicals and materials critical to tire production. They oversee a complex process that involves the meticulous weighing of powders and pellets through partnerships with major manufacturers. They maintain high standards of quality across two locations, particularly in response to the importance of their product and fluctuating demand throughout the year.
Problem
In late May 2024, our client partnered with Traba to address persistent challenges with their existing staffing provider. They encountered significant issues with worker attendance and quality, which disrupted their operations and complicated efforts to transition temporary staff into full-time roles. They previously depended on a legacy staffing firm and had not actively pursued a new solution until Traba's outreach highlighted potential improvements. Acknowledging the need for a more efficient and dependable staffing strategy, our client sought a partner capable of delivering qualified workers at scale to meet their operational requirements.
Solution
Traba implemented a comprehensive staffing solution designed to build a qualified talent pool aligned with the client's unique operational demands. During peak periods in Q4, they require up to 30 staff members daily, with fluctuations based on production needs. The Traba platform enables our client to effortlessly post shifts and invite specific workers, streamlining the staffing process. They value the ability to access real-time data on attendance, which enhances accountability and operational efficiency. Our client manages their entire contingent workforce through the Traba portal, describing it as intuitive and easy to navigate. Additionally, they appreciate the collaborative approach fostered by in-person interactions with the Traba team, strengthening their partnership in workforce management.
Results
Since engaging with Traba, our client has unlocked new capabilities within their operations, achieving 95% consistency that facilitates effective workforce expansion. This partnership has positioned Traba as a key provider of staffing solutions within their broader network, empowering our client to grow while upholding the high-quality standards essential to their tire manufacturing processes. Their temp-to-hire positions have resulted in a 87% successful worker hire rate. With enhanced staffing support, they are better equipped to meet the evolving demands of the industry and ensure optimal operational performance.
Our Success
Customer Success
Hire top manufacturing talent in 3 weeks or less at half thecost of traditional staffing firms.
