Stop Losing Weeks to Manual Hiring Hunts Automate Your Recruiting and Fill Welder Slots in Days, Not Months
Imagine slashing your recruiting time by 40 hours per week, cutting costs on temp agencies by 60%, and boosting shop floor productivity with AI that spots top talent faster than any job board.
Join 150+ manufacturing firms with faster hires and leaner teams
The "Talent Pipeline" Problem
Sifting through unqualified welder applications while production lines idle, delaying critical steel beam fabrication deadlines
Coordinating interviews around erratic shift schedules in the fab shop, clashing with 24/7 CNC machining runs
Wasting budget on recruiters who overlook certified machinists in your network
Manual tracking of applicant certifications like AWS D1.1 welding quals leading to compliance risks on structural projects
High turnover from mismatched hires causing costly retraining on plasma cutters and lathes, inflating scrap rates on aluminum extrusions
Overlooking passive talent like experienced fabricators poached by competitors during peak seasons for high-rise concrete formwork
Our Custom AI Recruiting Automation – Built for Your Metal Fab Workflow
We've engineered solutions for 50+ fabrication outfits, turning chaotic hiring into a streamlined machine that fits your exact shop needs.
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, in metal fabrication, you can't afford downtime waiting for the right hands on the shop floor. Here's the thing: our AIQ Labs team builds a tailored recruiting system that integrates directly with your existing tools – think pulling from your ERP for skill gaps or syncing with shop management software. No off-the-shelf nonsense. We craft it to scan resumes for specifics like TIG welding experience or blueprint reading prowess, then automate outreach and scheduling. You're probably thinking, 'How does this save my time?' Simple: it handles the grunt work, freeing your foreman to focus on production quotas instead of posting ads.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Real ROI in Your Hiring Process
Save 40+ Hours Weekly on Manual Screening
Save 40+ Hours Weekly on Manual Screening: Picture this: instead of your HR lead spending afternoons combing through generic applications, our AI filters for proven metalworkers who know their way around a MIG welder and have hands-on experience with blueprint reading for HVAC ductwork. Shops using our system report hiring qualified fabricators 3x faster, directly boosting output without the overtime bleed on rebar tying crews.
Cut Recruiting Costs by 60% and Reclaim Your Budget
Cut Recruiting Costs by 60% and Reclaim Your Budget: No more shelling out thousands to agencies for mismatched temps. Our automation pulls talent from targeted sources, like ex-employees of rival mills with expertise in pipe fitting for industrial plumbing, ensuring every hire sticks. One client slashed their annual recruiting spend from $50K to $20K in just six months, redirecting savings to new CNC upgrades for precision sheet metal forming.
Boost Productivity with Skill-Perfect Matches
Boost Productivity with Skill-Perfect Matches: Efficiency gains aren't fluff – they're measurable. Automate interview slots around your three-shift rotations for assembly line operators, and watch as new hires ramp up on press brakes without the usual two-week lag in fabricating custom steel brackets. Expect a 25% productivity lift in the first quarter as your floor runs smoother, reducing downtime on robotic welders.
What Clients Say
"We were buried under resumes for our night shift welders on the structural steel line, but AIQ's system sorted the wheat from the chaff in hours, verifying AWS certifications automatically. Hired two certified guys last month who jumped right into TIG welding on stainless railings, and our backlog's down 15% already. No more lost weekends chasing leads during the busy bridge project season."
Mike Rivera
Shop Foreman, Precision Metalworks Inc.
"Recruiting machinists for our custom millwork felt like welding blind – hit or miss with tolerances on router setups. After implementing their custom AI, we automated sourcing from local trade schools and filled three slots in under two weeks with guys skilled in CAD-CAM programming. Saved us $8K in agency fees, and the new team's already hitting quotas on architectural panel runs."
Sarah Chen
HR Manager, Apex Fabrications
"Our old process was a mess with manual checks on fab certs for ASME compliance in pressure vessel builds. AIQ built something that integrates with our inventory system to flag skill gaps in pipe threading and bending. Turned a three-month vacancy into a one-week hire for a senior fabricator, and production's back on track without overtime on the oil rig component line."
Tom Hargrove
Operations Director, SteelForge Manufacturing
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We dive into your fab shop's unique needs – from welder certifications to shift patterns – and map out how AI fits your workflow like a perfectly cut beam.
Custom Build and Integration
Our engineers code a bespoke system that plugs into your tools, automating resume scans and interview bookings without disrupting daily ops.
Testing and Launch
We test on real scenarios, like sourcing for a rush HVAC component job, then launch with training so your team hits the ground running.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does your recruiting automation handle the unique skills needed in metal fabrication?
We train the AI on industry-specific datasets, focusing on skills like precision grinding, blueprint interpretation, and material specs for alloys. For instance, it can differentiate between TIG and MIG welders or flag experience with CNC programming. Unlike generic tools, ours integrates with your job descriptions to match candidates who won't need extensive retraining, saving you weeks of ramp-up time. We've seen fab shops reduce mismatched hires by 70%, directly tying into faster project turnarounds.
What if our shop uses legacy software – can it integrate?
Absolutely. Our team specializes in bridging old-school systems like older ERP setups common in fabrication with modern AI. We create secure APIs that pull data on open roles or skill gaps without overhauling your infrastructure. One client with a 20-year-old inventory tracker now has automated alerts for welder shortages. It's all custom-coded to fit seamlessly, minimizing disruption and ensuring your data stays in-house.
How quickly can we see ROI from this automation?
Most clients notice time savings in the first week – think 20-30 hours freed up from manual posting and screening. Full ROI hits within 2-3 months, with cost reductions from fewer agency fees and lower turnover. For a mid-sized fab shop, that's often $10K-$15K saved quarterly. We track metrics like time-to-hire, which drops from 45 days to 15, letting you focus on bidding more contracts instead of staffing woes.
Is the system secure for handling applicant data in a regulated industry?
Security is non-negotiable in manufacturing. We build with end-to-end encryption, compliant with standards like GDPR and industry regs for handling personal info. Data stays on your servers, not ours, and we include audit trails for every access. No cloud dependencies that could expose sensitive resume details. Shops using it report zero breaches, giving peace of mind when sourcing talent for defense contracts or high-spec parts.
Can we customize it for seasonal hiring spikes in fabrication?
Yes, we design for fluctuations like summer rushes for outdoor structures. The AI predicts needs based on your historical data – say, extra hands for welding booms during peak construction season – and ramps up sourcing automatically. You set parameters for volume, and it scales without extra cost. One fabricator handled a 50% hiring surge last year effortlessly, maintaining steady production without burnout.
What support do you provide after launch?
We're not a 'set it and forget it' crew. Post-launch, you get dedicated support for the first 90 days, including weekly check-ins to refine matches based on your feedback. Then, it's ongoing access to our engineers for updates, like adding new skills for emerging tech like robotic welding. Clients love the quarterly reviews that keep the system optimized, ensuring it continues delivering ROI as your shop evolves.
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