For Manufacturing Companies

Stop Losing Weeks Onboarding New Hires With Custom AI Automation

Imagine slashing your onboarding time from 4 weeks to just 2 days—that's 150+ hours saved per new hire on paperwork, training, and compliance checks alone.

Join 50+ businesses with streamlined operations and 30% faster team scaling

Cut manual paperwork by 80%, freeing your HR team for high-value tasks

Reduce onboarding errors that lead to costly safety incidents on the shop floor

Boost new hire productivity from day one with personalized, automated training paths

The "Onboarding Bottleneck" Problem

Endless Paper Trails for OSHA Safety Certifications in Welding and Scaffolding

Manual Forklift and Crane Operator Training Delays Project Starts

Fragmented Supplier Credentialing for Steel and Concrete Vendors Slows Project Onboarding

Inconsistent Compliance Checks Risk OSHA Violations

Overloaded HR Juggling Shift Schedules for Night Pour Crews and Assembly Line Roles

Lost Productivity from Repeat Training on CNC Machining and Blueprint Reading Protocols

Our Custom-Built AI Onboarding System Transforms Chaos into Efficiency

We've helped manufacturing firms like yours cut onboarding costs by 40% through field-tested, production-ready automations

Why Choose Us

Let's be honest—onboarding in manufacturing isn't just paperwork; it's a high-stakes process where delays mean lost production shifts and safety risks. At AIQ Labs, we build tailored AI workflows that integrate directly with your ERP, HRIS, and shop floor systems. No off-the-shelf templates here. We map your exact workflows—from verifying welder certifications to assigning CNC machine training— and automate it all. You're probably thinking, 'How does this fit our 24/7 operations?' Simple: our system runs 24/7, pulling data from your time clocks and inventory trackers to personalize onboarding for each role, whether it's a line operator or a quality inspector. The result? A unified dashboard where new hires access everything from digital safety manuals to interactive simulations, all while we ensure seamless handoffs to your existing tools.

What Makes Us Different:

Deep integration with manufacturing software like SAP or Epicor for real-time data sync

AI-driven personalization that adapts training to specific plant layouts and machinery

Scalable architecture that grows with your workforce, from seasonal hires to full crews

Unlock Time and Cost Savings That Hit Your Bottom Line

Save 20+ Hours Per Week on Admin Tasks

Save 20+ Hours Per Week on Admin Tasks: Picture your HR team buried in paperwork for OSHA-compliant hazmat certifications or heavy equipment licenses on a busy construction site. Our automation captures documents via mobile uploads from the field, verifies against industry standards, and handles e-signatures in real-time. One mid-sized fabricator reclaimed 25 hours weekly, shifting focus from dusty filing rooms to recruiting certified welders—essentially hiring a virtual admin for zero extra cost.

Achieve 3x Faster ROI on New Hires

Achieve 3x Faster ROI on New Hires: Tired of new crane operators stalling your site prep or assembly line rookies slowing fabrication? Our AI-powered simulations mimic real workflows, from blueprint reviews to machinery quizzes, ramping up hires to full speed in just 3-5 days. Clients see a 35% productivity surge in the first month, saving thousands in idle equipment costs during critical pours or runs—like laying a strong foundation that accelerates your entire project timeline.

Slash Compliance Risks and Fines by 50%

Slash Compliance Risks and Fines by 50%: With OSHA audits around the corner for your scaffold builds or plant operations? Our system automates tracking from pre-hire background checks to annual recerts for things like fall protection gear, proactively flagging issues via dashboard alerts. Partnered manufacturers dodged $50K in fines last year by catching expired crane certifications early—it's your digital foreman, keeping everything OSHA-tight without endless manual inspections.

What Clients Say

""Before AIQ, onboarding a new structural welder meant three weeks of chasing emails for AWS certifications and scaffold permits amid site chaos. Now, it's fully automated from online application to first arc strike—down to just two days. We saved over 120 hours last quarter on a high-rise project and zero OSHA hiccups since rollout.""

Mike Harlan

Operations Manager, SteelForge Construction & Fabrication

""Running 24/7 shifts for concrete pours and assembly lines was a scheduling headache, with training clashing against deadlines. AIQ's custom tool synced with our ERP software, letting us onboard 15 pipefitters and machinists in a single month without halting production—our output spiked 28% immediately on the factory floor.""

Sarah Kline

HR Director, Apex Auto Components Manufacturing

""I doubted AI could manage our custom CNC machining certs and vendor blueprints, but they tailored it to integrate with our CAD database and auto-build training modules. Slashed our training costs by $15K this year on precision gear prototypes—no more reprinting manuals or rescheduling downtime. It's like an on-site automation specialist always available.""

Tom Reyes

Plant Supervisor, Precision Gear & Tool Manufacturing

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery and Workflow Mapping

We dive into your operations—shadowing your floor teams to understand pain points like delayed safety drills or mismatched role assignments. Then, we blueprint a custom automation tied to your unique processes.

Step 2

AI System Build and Integration

Our engineers code the AI from scratch, linking it to your tools like Procore or manufacturing ERPs. We test rigorously on simulated shop floor scenarios to ensure it handles real-world variables like shift changes.

Step 3

Deployment and Optimization

Roll it out with minimal disruption—train your team via interactive sessions. We monitor for the first 30 days, tweaking based on actual usage to maximize efficiency gains across your production lines.

Why We're Different

We build from the ground up with custom code, not patchwork no-code hacks that break during peak production seasons—giving you true ownership over a system that scales with your factory's growth

Unlike assemblers relying on fragile APIs, our deep, two-way integrations with manufacturing software prevent data silos, ensuring seamless flow from HR docs to shop floor dashboards

Our field-tested approach draws from real manufacturing challenges, like 24/7 operations, so your automation isn't theoretical—it's battle-ready for downtime-sensitive environments

We eliminate subscription sprawl by creating a single, owned AI asset tailored to your workflows, cutting monthly fees that eat into your material margins

Focus on ROI from day one: our solutions are engineered for quantifiable wins, like hours saved per shift, not vague promises that don't hold up in audits

Production-ready scalability means your onboarding system grows with hires— from 10 seasonal workers to 100 full-time—without rebuilding from scratch

We prioritize compliance in high-risk industries, embedding OSHA and ISO checks directly into the AI, unlike generic tools that overlook manufacturing regs

Human-centered design: we collaborate closely with your teams, incorporating feedback from line supervisors to make the system intuitive, not clunky

Ongoing support from engineers who understand fabrication and assembly, not just code—ensuring your investment delivers long-term efficiency

Proven in the trenches: our own platforms handle complex, multi-agent tasks, so we know how to make onboarding AI robust for your operational realities

What's Included

Automated document verification for certifications like welding badges and forklift ops

AI-personalized training modules with interactive simulations for machinery handling

Seamless integration with ERP systems for instant role and shift assignments

Real-time compliance tracking dashboard to monitor OSHA and ISO adherence

Digital knowledge base auto-generated from your safety manuals and SOPs

Smart scheduling that syncs with production calendars to avoid downtime

E-signature workflows for supplier and vendor credentialing

Progress analytics to measure new hire ramp-up against production targets

Mobile-first access for on-the-go approvals during plant walkthroughs

Error-proof data entry that pulls from existing HRIS to eliminate duplicates

Custom alerts for expiring certs, preventing last-minute scrambles

Scalable user management for growing teams across multiple facilities

Common Questions

How does this automation handle our specific machinery training requirements?

We start by auditing your equipment—think CNC mills or robotic welders—and build AI paths that include video sims, quizzes, and VR previews tailored to each machine. It's not one-size-fits-all; we integrate with your asset management software to track proficiency levels. For instance, a recent client in automotive parts saw new hires certified on presses 40% faster. This ensures safety and speed without generic modules that miss your setup's nuances. Plus, it's all accessible via tablet on the floor, so no classroom holdups during busy runs.

What if we have multiple plants with different protocols?

No problem—our system is designed for multi-site manufacturing. We create modular workflows that adapt to each location's rules, like varying hazmat procedures between facilities. Data syncs centrally through secure APIs, giving HQ oversight while local teams get customized dashboards. One fabricator we worked with unified onboarding across three plants, saving 15 hours weekly on cross-site coordination. It's built to scale without chaos, keeping your operations consistent yet flexible.

How secure is the data in this onboarding system?

Security is non-negotiable in manufacturing, where sensitive certs and personal info are involved. We use enterprise-grade encryption and role-based access, compliant with standards like GDPR and NIST. All integrations are two-way but firewalled to prevent breaches. For a defense contractor client, we layered in audit trails for every access, passing their rigorous reviews. You're not just automating—you're fortifying against risks that could halt production.

Can we integrate this with our existing HR and production software?

Absolutely. We specialize in bridging tools like Workday for HR and Plex for production, creating a single pipeline for data flow. No more manual exports that lead to errors in shift planning. In one case, a metalworking shop integrated with their Epicor ERP, automating everything from background checks to tool assignments—cutting errors by 60%. We handle the custom coding so it feels native, not bolted-on.

What's the typical timeline and cost for implementation?

Timelines vary by complexity, but most manufacturing clients see a prototype in 4-6 weeks, full rollout in 8-12. Costs start around $25K for a core system, scaling with integrations—ROI hits in months via time savings. A mid-sized assembler paid $35K and recouped it in four months through reduced overtime on onboarding. We provide a detailed quote after discovery, focused on your ROI, not hidden fees.

Will this reduce our reliance on paper-based processes?

Yes, and dramatically. We digitize everything—from intake forms to training sign-offs—using AI to extract and validate data instantly. No more lost folders in the shop office. A client in heavy machinery ditched 90% of their paper, saving $8K yearly on printing and storage alone. It's eco-friendly too, aligning with lean manufacturing principles while speeding up your cycles.

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