A leading aerospace parts manufacturer was facing a growing challenge: a shortage of skilled tradespeople in their local labor market. This lack of talent was hindering their ability to meet production demands and maintain their competitive edge. As a long-standing client, the company knew they could rely on FlexTrades to address their production challenges. FlexTrades responded swiftly by deploying Veronica, a skilled Assembly Test Operator, to fill the gap in production. 

Veronica’s contributions to the company were instrumental in driving efficiency and meeting production goals. One notable achievement was her role in helping the team reach the ambitious target of completing 50 NF3 motors in a week. Her expertise and dedication were instrumental in achieving this milestone. 

Impressed by Veronica’s performance, and the team’s overall drive and efficiency, the company treated them to a team dinner as a token of appreciation. This gesture highlighted the positive impact that FlexTrades’ skilled tradespeople can have on a company’s operations. 

Key Benefits 

  • Rapid Deployment: FlexTrades’ ability to quickly mobilize skilled tradespeople ensured that the client’s production needs were met promptly. 
  • Enhanced Efficiency: Veronica’s expertise and dedication contributed to increased efficiency and productivity. 
  • Goal Achievement: The team’s successful completion of 50 NF3 motors in a week demonstrated their ability to meet challenging targets. 

Conclusion 

The case study demonstrates the value of partnering with a production solutions provider like FlexTrades. By leveraging Veronica’s expertise, the aerospace parts manufacturer overcame the challenges posed by a shortage of skilled labor and achieved significant improvements in production efficiency and output.  

A leading company specializing in remote-handling automation solutions was facing significant challenges at one of their facilities. High turnover rates and a tight local labor market made it difficult to recruit and retain skilled CNC Machinists. Additionally, the company needed someone who could quickly ramp up and be flexible with working day and night shifts. To address these challenges, the company turned to FlexTrades for assistance. FlexTrades, swiftly deployed Douglas, a highly skilled CNC Machinist. 

Douglas quickly adapted to the company’s requirements and effectively worked through the backlog of orders. His expertise and efficiency were instrumental in improving productivity and meeting production deadlines. In addition to his technical skills, Douglas also demonstrated a strong ability to streamline production. He was able to reduce the number of necessary machining operations by 20%, saving the company both time and money. 

Key Benefits 

  • Rapid Deployment: FlexTrades’ ability to quickly mobilize skilled tradespeople ensured that the client’s production needs were met promptly. 
  • Skill and Flexibility: Douglas’s expertise and adaptability were essential in addressing the company’s specific challenges. 
  • Process Improvement: By streamlining production, Douglas contributed to increased efficiency and cost savings. 

The case study demonstrates the value of partnering with a production solutions provider like FlexTrades. By leveraging FlexTrades’ expertise, the company was able to overcome challenges related to skill shortages and improve operational efficiency. Douglas’s contributions were instrumental in addressing the company’s specific needs and achieving positive results.

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FlexTrades has a long-standing commitment to providing tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients. One such success story involves our collaboration with a leading industrial control manufacturing company. The client sought our expertise to support their workforce development initiatives and ensure a smooth transition as they promoted internally. 

Challenge: 

As part of its commitment to employee development, the client invested in training programs to upskill their existing machinists. This strategic move led to promotions within the organization, creating a need for experienced mid-level machinists to fill the vacancies. 

Solution: 

To address this challenge, FlexTrades deployed Brandon, a skilled Swiss Machinist, to the client’s manufacturing facility. Brandon’s expertise and experience in Swiss machining made him an ideal candidate to temporarily bridge their skills gap during the transition period. 

Results: 

  • Increased Production: Brandon’s contributions to the client’s operations resulted in a remarkable 300% increase in annual production. 
  • Process Optimization: Brandon’s deep understanding of Swiss machining techniques enabled him to identify and implement process improvements, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste. 
  • Knowledge Transfer: Beyond his technical skills, Brandon played a crucial role in mentoring and training the client’s existing workforce, ensuring a smooth knowledge transfer and continuity of operations. 

FlexTrades’ ability to provide skilled machinists with the right expertise and experience is an asset to our clients. Our commitment to supporting workforce development and optimizing manufacturing processes enables us to deliver measurable results and contribute to our clients’ long-term success. 

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Enhancing Business Growth with Expert Engineering Solutions

In a market increasingly driven by candidates, our client faced the dual challenge of unexpected staff attrition and a rising demand due to acquiring new customers. The departure of key skilled professionals highlighted a critical gap in their knowledge management system, impeding their potential for growth. This client, a specialist in manufacturing high-pressure tanks and vessels, recognized the urgent need to standardize and document their manufacturing processes.

To address this need, a skilled engineer from FlexTrades was brought on board. Their primary mission involved a thorough analysis of existing manufacturing processes to establish or revise comprehensive work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This strategic initiative allowed the client’s engineering team to redirect their focus towards capital improvement projects, a crucial factor in driving the company’s growth and success.

By entrusting FlexTrades with this pivotal task, the client not only streamlined their manufacturing processes but also fortified their foundation for sustainable expansion. This partnership underscored the value of specialized engineering expertise in adapting to market changes and securing a competitive edge.

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Proficient Skillsets Lead to Monthly Output Increase

An esteemed client in the aerospace sector was grappling with an extensive backlog amidst a constrained local market. The urgent requirement was for 50 specialized technicians, encompassing A&P Mechanics, Aircraft Assemblers and Aircraft Inspectors. In response to this critical demand, we deployed 50 of our highly qualified tradespeople. The proficiency and exceptional caliber of these technicians significantly enhanced the client’s operational capacity, resulting in a 10% increase in monthly output. This surge in productivity substantially expedited the backlog clearance, surpassing the client’s initial expectations.

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FlexTrades recently assigned one of our skilled Tool/Mold Repair Technicians, Kelly, to assist a steel processing client. At the beginning of the assignment, the client was facing a significant issue with a 39% downtime in their production due to mold repair inefficiencies. Over a span of 4 months, Kelly made remarkable progress by reducing this downtime to 19%. During the remainder of his 8-month tenure, Kelly continued to make impressive improvements, ultimately achieving a remarkable reduction in downtime to just 13%. This substantial enhancement in productivity can be attributed to Kelly’s multi-faceted abilities, including efficient mold repair, as well as his capacity to train and oversee eight less-experienced mold technicians within the client’s workforce.

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Our client faced a significant backlog due to a shortage of local talent, and that’s where FlexTrades came to the rescue. Within just three weeks, we deployed a team of skilled Assemblers, Welders, Fabricators, and Maintenance Technicians. The client’s management was not only satisfied but thrilled with our ability to swiftly provide them with the workforce they needed.

Our dedicated technicians went above and beyond, working diligently every weekend for months. Their tireless efforts paid off, as the backlog that had been causing concerns was completely cleared within just two months. This success story is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients.

It’s no surprise that this client has now become one of our most substantial partners, consistently utilizing our talented workforce across multiple worksites nationwide.

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One of our clients in the Plastic Packaging industry faced a substantial surge in demand, causing a significant backlog in their production. To address this challenge swiftly, we mobilized a skilled workforce consisting of technicians, a forklift operator, hot press operator, machine operator, maintenance technician, manufacturing technician, and packer.

These adept technicians played a pivotal role in rapidly enhancing our client’s production capacity. As a result of our successful intervention, we extended our support to multiple client locations across the United States, further reinforcing our commitment to boosting productivity and meeting their evolving needs.

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FlexTrades collaborated with a manufacturer specializing in medical disposables used extensively in hospitals, encompassing a range of products such as IV kits, tubing, connectors, valves, and pumps. Our client faced a unique set of challenges, including a surge in demand driven by the pandemic, the retirement of highly skilled employees, and a localized talent scarcity resulting from economic uncertainty.

Operating within the confines of stringent FDA regulations, our client adhered to a comprehensive set of high-level injection molding practices, which included various aspects of RJG (RJG scientific molding, systematic molding, master molding, eDART). In a true partnership, FlexTrades stepped in, providing invaluable support with a team comprising 2 Mold Process Engineers, 1 Extrusion Engineer, 2 Mold Makers, and 1 Mold Process and Setup Technician. Remarkably, considering the scarcity of these specialized skills in the market, our client agreed to forgo the prerequisite for technicians and engineers to possess prior experience with RJG concepts.

As a consequence of this collaboration (in a particularly challenging market environment), FlexTrades efficiently addressed our client’s staffing requirements, deploying highly skilled technicians within a remarkable timeframe of 27 days. Subsequent feedback from our client regarding the technicians was overwhelmingly positive, with comments such as, “It was a pleasure having them here. They were exceptional collaborators who possessed deep knowledge of injection molding. Their presence will be sincerely missed.”

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Deploying Niche Skillsets

Our client was located in the land of Oil & Gas. Their remote location combined with a lot of competition in the market, made it extremely difficult for their team to find highly skilled Plastics Process Technicians. Their HR team had been searching for two process technicians for over a year before coming to FlexTrades for support. Within weeks, we were able to provide them with several skilled Technician from our bench who fit the skillsets and experience they were seeking. Our technicians will be supporting them for 6+ months to give the internal hiring team the space and time to find the right permanent solution in their area. The VP of Operations at the facility recently shared that our Technicians are “setting the bar for performance in this position”.