Client Background

A national food processing company undertook a major expansion of their 500,000-square-foot Kansas facility as part of a strategic modernization initiative. The project aimed to upgrade aging equipment, implement state-of-the-art food processing technology, and significantly increase production capacity to meet growing market demand. The facility, which processes and packages multiple product lines, required continuous operation throughout the expansion to maintain supply chain commitments and customer relationships.

The Challenge

Industrial facilities require specialized millwright expertise for critical installations and maintenance. Common challenges include:

  • Skilled Labor Shortage: Finding millwrights with conveyor system expertise and food-industry certifications in competitive regional markets
  • Production Continuity: Installing and aligning equipment without disrupting active production lines
  • Technical Precision: Ensuring proper installation of complex conveyor systems and precision alignment of rotating machinery
  • Rapid Mobilization: Deploying qualified crews quickly to meet aggressive expansion timelines
  • Industry Compliance: Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards during installation

The Solution

Advastar Millwright Staffing provides comprehensive industrial maintenance and installation solutions. Our services include:

  • Rapid Deployment: Mobilizing prescreened millwright crews within two weeks, scaled to project requirements
  • Specialized Expertise: Providing millwrights experienced in conveyor systems, laser alignment, and food-industry regulations
  • Production Integration: Installing new equipment while maintaining active production schedules
  • Technical Capabilities: Supporting installations including stainless-steel conveyors, rotating machinery alignment, and packaging line integration
  • Ongoing Support: Transitioning from project-based installation to long-term maintenance staffing partnerships

The Outcome

Advastar’s millwright staffing has delivered measurable results for industrial clients across manufacturing and food processing sectors. Key outcomes include:

  • Accelerated Timelines: Projects completed up to 10% ahead of schedule through efficient crew deployment
  • Minimized Disruption: 20% reduction in production downtime during critical installations
  • Technical Excellence: Successful installation of 2,500+ linear feet of conveyor systems with precision alignment
  • Long-term Partnerships: Clients transitioning from project-based engagements to ongoing maintenance contracts
  • Operational Efficiency: Enhanced production capacity through expertly integrated equipment and systems