OMG Staffing

04/29/2026

Not every recruiting firm is built for heavy industry.

If you’re responsible for hiring in this environment, you already know how challenging it’s become.

Over the years, we’ve spent a significant time inside environments most people avoid:
• High-heat operations
• Dust-heavy facilities
• Union and non-union plants
• 24/7 production schedules
• Strict regulatory oversight
• Safety-critical operations where there’s no margin for error

This includes sectors like:
• Metals, steel, and wire-related manufacturing
• Building materials and construction products
• Industrial processing and production environments
• Mining, recycling, and resource-based operations

These aren’t easy environments to recruit for.

The talent is more selective.
The expectations are higher.
And the cost of a wrong hire is felt immediately on the floor.

What we’ve learned over time is simple:
You can’t recruit for these roles from a distance.

You have to understand the operation.
You have to understand the people.
And you have to understand what actually makes someone successful once they walk into that facility.

That’s where most searches break down.

Resumes can look great on paper.
But if someone hasn’t worked in a true heavy industrial setting, the gap shows quickly.

Right now, a number of companies across California, Nevada, and Arizona are navigating:
• Aging workforce challenges
• Increasing safety and compliance demands
• The need for stronger leadership on off-shifts
• Pressure to improve output without compromising quality

And finding the right people to step into those roles is only getting harder.

If you’re responsible for hiring in one of these environments, you already know how difficult this has become.

The difference usually comes down to who you have in your corner when it matters most.

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10/28/2025

Big Companies are Cutting Jobs Right Now:

UPS: 48,000 layoffs
Amazon: up to 30,000
Intel: 24,000
Nestlé: 16,000
Accenture: 11,000
Ford: 11,000
Novo Nordisk: 9,000
Microsoft: 7,000
PwC: 5,600
Salesforce: 4,000
Paramount: 2,000
Target: 1,800
Applied Materials: 1,444
Kroger: 1,000
Meta: 600

What are everyone’s thoughts on this market and the economy?

09/05/2025

📊 August Jobs Report: Only 22K Added — Unemployment at 4.3%

The headlines are rough, but let’s put the numbers in perspective and find the opportunity 👇

✨ Key Takeaways
• ✅ U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs in August (vs. ~75K expected).
• ❌ Unemployment rose to 4.3% — highest since late 2021.
• 🔄 June was revised into a 13,000 job loss, first decline in 4½ years.
• 🏥 Bright spot: Health care added 31,000 jobs.
• 📉 Manufacturing, federal government, and wholesale trade continue to see losses.

✨ The Bigger Picture
• 📌 3-month average hiring is ~29K/month (down from 82K/month a year ago).
• 💵 Wages are still rising — up 0.3% in August, +3.7% year-over-year.
• 📉 Softer data raises expectations of a Fed rate cut this month, which could give employers more confidence to hire.

✨ My Take (With My Optimistic Friday spin):
Yes, the pace has slowed, but 4.3% unemployment is still historically healthy. Every slowdown forces reinvention: job-seekers pivoting, reskilling, freelancing, innovating. Employers are still searching for fresh talent and leadership.

👉 Employers: If you’d like me to quietly highlight your openings to my network, send me a quick DM.
👉 Job seekers: Comment your industry or role so we can spark connections.

Let’s turn today’s report into tomorrow’s opportunities.

💬 I’d love to hear from this community: is this a short-term blip or an early sign of deeper change?

09/04/2025

🌍✨ Today is Global Talent Acquisition Day!

This is a day that truly resonates with me.

Recruiting has been at the core of my life and career. From the early days in this business to building and running OMG! Staffing, I’ve seen firsthand the heart, energy, and resilience it takes to succeed in this profession.

To my fellow recruiters and TA professionals: I see you. I know the hours, the setbacks, and the unseen effort behind every search, every call, every placement. And I also know the incredible impact it creates, not just for businesses, but for people and families whose lives change with the right opportunity.

So today, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for your hard work, your persistence, and your passion for connecting people with opportunities that truly matter.

Here’s to celebrating this amazing community of professionals who keep industries moving forward — one placement and one conversation at a time. 💙

09/02/2025

🚀 Confidential Candidate Spotlight — Greater Los Angeles, CA

I’m currently representing an exceptional hands-on Engineering & Operations Leader with 15+ years of success across aerospace, defense, forging, precast concrete, steel, plastics, and advanced industrial manufacturing.

With a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and a career spanning both hands-on technical roles and senior leadership, he is one of the most well-rounded professionals I’ve partnered with in some time.

🔑 Career Highlights:
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt with deep expertise in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
- Delivered $1.5M in capital savings by redesigning advanced production systems, reducing energy usage by up to 75%.
- Designed and commissioned proprietary manufacturing systems that boosted output 10X while slashing costs by 90%.
- Led ERP system design and implementation for a federal defense program, securing a multi-million-dollar annual contract.
- Honorable United States Air Force veteran with over 7 years of mission-critical infrastructure leadership, ensuring operational readiness and reliability.

💡 This candidate brings a rare combination of engineering, facilities, operations, and continuous improvement leadership, making him a natural fit for roles such as:
- Engineering Manager
- Senior Project Manager / Senior Engineering Project Manager
- Director of Engineering / Operations
- Director of Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence
- Program Manager – Engineering / Manufacturing
- Plant or Facilities Engineering Leadership

🌎 Based in Greater Los Angeles, open to opportunities within a 30-mile radius of the Long Beach / Torrance / Carson vicinity.

💼 Target compensation: $175K+ base salary.

👉 If your organization is seeking a proven leader with the technical depth to solve complex engineering challenges and the methodology to drive measurable, lean improvements across manufacturing operations, let’s connect. Message me directly or visit: www.omgstaffing.com

03/07/2025

“Is your resume selling your value or just listing your tasks?”

I have two powerful resume tips I’d like to share with my LinkedIn family:

Tailor your resume to the job you’re applying for – A generic resume won’t cut it. Customize each resume to highlight the skills and achievements that match the specific job. Use keywords from the job description that align well with your areas of expertise and experience.

Do not just list your Job Duties – Instead of listing responsibilities, showcase results. Use metrics when possible (e.g., “Increased sales by 30% in six months” or “Reduced processing time by 40%”). Employers want to see how you made a difference, not just what you were assigned to do.

“What’s one resume change that made a big difference in your job search (or hiring process)?”

Your comments could add value to someone actively engaged in finding their next role.

06/18/2024

This is a list of our current hot job openings.
These will be full time / direct hire / on-site positions.

Our clients will entertain relocation assistance to applicants with the right skillset within the United States.

Please submit a resume for consideration to:
[email protected]

1) Swing Shift (2nd Shift) Production Supervisor - Greater Los Angeles - Mfg industry experience is a must. Up to $100K first year compensation package.

2) Night Shift (3rd Shift) Production Supervisor - San Gabriel Valley, CA - Mfg industry experience is a must. Up to $105K first year compensation package.

3) Maintenance Manager - Greater Los Angeles, CA - Industrial Mfg - Leadership experience is a must. Combination of electrical and mechanical technical skillset. Base compensation is up to the low-mid 160’s.

4) Engineering Manager - Greater Los Angeles, CA - Base Compensation is up to the high 150’s - mid 160’s + Bonus.

5) Reliability Maintenance Engineer - Greater Los Angeles, CA - Technical / Engineering background - Design qualifications - Base compensation is up to $140K.

6) Senior Reliability Engineer - Greater New York - Base Compensation is up to $135-140K.

7) Automation / Controls Engineer - Greater New York - strong electrical PLC programming and troubleshooting skills - Base Compensation is up to $130K.

Please feel free to share this information with your professional network on LinkedIn.

*Applicants must have the ability to work legally for any U.S. based employer without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.*

05/17/2024

We have a client in the Industrial Manufacturing realm that is looking for a hands-on, mechanically-inclined, data-driven and project oriented “Reliability Engineer” with engineering / design credentials and subject matter expertise (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Construction, Industrial, Chemical or similar technical discipline).

This position requires expertise in maintenance strategies, reliability engineering principles, and root cause analysis techniques. The primary focus of the role is to identify and address maintenance issues, implement preventive & predictive maintenance programs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
The Reliability Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize maintenance processes, identify and resolve equipment failures, and implement strategies to increase equipment availability and lifespan.

Location: Southeastern New York State – Orange County vicinity

The facility is located approximately a one-hour commute from central New York.

Compensation: Base pay will depend on the level and years of experience that the applicant brings to the table. The position also offers a target bonus potential.

Please provide salary expectations if there is an interest in moving forward.

Growth Potential: This organization is seeking high potential hires with the desire to learn and grow. They are continually looking for promotable and technical-driven professionals who will lead by example. A results-oriented performer who can deliver on expectations will be presented with promotional opportunities (managerial / director level positions) centered around reliability, engineering, operations and/or project management within the next few years.

Organization: Privately-held and name-recognizable world industry leader. The company was founded in the 1930’s and operates through ~ 30 site locations and > 2,500 employees worldwide. The organization is doing tremendous growth and is considered to be an essential business.

Role: On-Site / Full time / Direct Hire / Solid Benefits Package

POSITION SUMMARY

This individual will be hands-on and able to deliver world class equipment & process reliability as well as maintenance improvements pertaining to the plant site. The goal is to bring production process improvements and implement preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives through technical assessments and initiatives focused on reliability (& Reliability Centered Maintenance), including managing projects through to successful completion.

The scope of work will include establishing metrics to track and improve various facets of the plant’s tools, equipment, and processes. The engineer will also conduct a variety of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and root cause analysis tasks, identifying potential risks within the operation so that corrective actions can be developed.

This position is not a substitute for a Maintenance or Engineering Manager. There are leaders within those roles that this position will be working closely with.

IDEAL REQUIREMENTS

- Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Industrial, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related educational credentials.
A Master’s Degree is preferrable.
- Ability to conduct failure analyses and perform root cause analyses.
- Failure Mode & Effects Analysis experience.
- Assessing the reliability of both equipment & processes.
- Ability to oversee, revise and expand on preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement methodology.
- Data analytics experience.
- Experience with criticality assessments.
- Ability to work with CMMS systems through the maintenance department.

For consideration, all applicants must submit an updated resume to:
[email protected]
Reference: Reliability Engineer, New York

*As an employee of the organization, you must be comfortable following safety protocol in a hazardous materials and chemicals processing facility. While on-site and in the plant, you will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.*

**All applicants must be able to work legally for any U.S. based employer without the need for sponsorship**

05/17/2024

We have a client in the Heavy Industrial Manufacturing realm that is looking for a hands-on, electrically-inclined and project driven “Automation-Controls Engineer” with a strong technical aptitude for one of their environmentally driven state-of-the-art operations.

The facility is located approximately a one-hour commute from central New York.

The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supervising all aspects of electrical control and automation control systems, with a focus on programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Allen Bradley PLC systems and possess a strong understanding of industrial automation processes. The Automation Controls Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop efficient and reliable automation solutions in support of the company's operational objectives.
Experience working in the process controls and material handling industries is highly desirable, but not required.

Organization: Privately-held and name-recognizable world industry leader. The company was founded in the 1930’s and operates through ~ 30 site locations and > 2,500 employees worldwide. The organization is doing tremendous growth and is considered to be an essential business.

Role: On-Site / Full time / Direct Hire

Location: Southeastern New York State (North of New Jersey-New York Border)

(~ 10-20 miles from Port Jervis, Newburgh and Monticello / ~ 50 miles from Newark, NJ)

Compensation: Base pay will depend on the level and years of experience that the applicant brings to the table. The position also offers a target bonus potential.

Please provide salary expectations if there is an interest in moving forward.


Benefits: Full package and includes a competitive 401(k).

Growth Potential: This organization is seeking high potential hires with strong cross functional leadership skills that possess the desire to grow. They are continually looking for promotable and technical-driven professionals who can lead by example. A results-oriented performer who can deliver on expectations will be presented with promotional opportunities (managerial positions) centered around engineering, maintenance, reliability and/or project management within the next couple of years.

Work Schedule: Day Shift position / Monday through Friday. Occasional off-shift and on-call support if needed at the facility.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will be a part of the team involved in designing, procuring, programming, installing and testing of electrical, electronic control, and automation systems including equipment needed for sensing and controlling process parameters and troubleshooting manufacturing systems.
The position will have no direct reports but there is an expectation for this person to provide technical guidance and direction to others including plant industrial electricians and contractors within a manufacturing facility.


IDEAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants with experience in any PLC Controls fields could be considered. The ideal candidate will check off as many of the boxes below. However, the client will consider applicants that don’t possess every area of knowledge as long as they’re upfront about their strengths / weaknesses going into the interview process.

• Four-year Engineering / Technical degree and/or equivalent experience.
BS in Electrical, Electronic, Electro-Mechanical, Automation, Robotics, Computer Engineering / Science, or similar technical discipline.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Practical electrical / instrumentation / controls experience in a manufacturing-industrial setting
• Processing Equipment and Instrumentation Controls Installation / Setup / Maintenance. Experience with automation programming / programming PLC’s and sensing devices.
• The ability to design and develop all aspects of electrical & electronic control systems, equipment, and machinery.
• Work experience with Allen Bradley Hardware and Software.
• Experience with HMI development and configuration.
• FactoryTalk SE programming experience.
• Experience with designing and/or implementing SCADA software.
• Working understanding of design, layout, and use of current networks such as DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
• Understanding of HART protocol.
• Experience within an AutoCAD environment is a plus.
• Strong communication & problem-solving skills.

For consideration, all applicants must submit an updated resume along with salary expectations to:
[email protected]
Reference: Automation-Controls Engineer, New York

*As an employee of the organization, you must be comfortable following safety protocol in a hazardous materials and chemicals processing facility. While on-site and in the plant, you will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.*

**All applicants must be able to work legally for any U.S. based employer without the need for sponsorship**

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05/15/2024

If you’re an engineer seeking opportunities in manufacturing in Orange County, NY, please send us a resume for review.

We are currently recruiting for two full time / direct hire opportunities in the area.

1) Automation / Controls Engineer

2) Reliability Engineer (Strong preventive and predicative maintenance background as well as experience with root cause analysis)

Both roles are offering competitive six figure base compensation packages with a target bonus potential. Full benefits.

Please submit a resume for consideration to:
[email protected]

Feel free to reach out to us regarding any questions.