Client Background

A leading design and fabrication company specializing in bulk material handling equipment, such as conveyors and feeders, secured a contract to supply customized systems for a major mining operation in the Western U.S. The project required scaling production and enhancing design capabilities within a 14-month timeline, while the company also sought to strengthen its internal corporate structure to support long-term growth.

The Challenge

The project and corporate growth demanded a skilled workforce for both project execution and internal leadership. Key challenges included:

  • Specialized Project Skillsets: Recruiting mechanical engineers and CAD designers for system optimization, CNC machinists and welders for precision fabrication, and project managers to oversee timelines.
  • Corporate Hiring Needs: Identifying a CFO to streamline financial operations, a director of HR to enhance talent management, and sales leaders to drive market expansion.
  • Workforce Scaling: Hiring over 50 project professionals and 10 corporate roles, including R&D engineers, manufacturing supervisors, and IT staff, to support project and growth objectives.
  • Compliance and Safety: Ensuring workers met OSHA certifications, site-specific safety training, and rigorous QA-QC standards for heavy-duty equipment.
  • Logistical Coordination: Managing travel and per diem for project workers and coordinating executive search processes

Without access to qualified talent, the company risked project delays and weakened corporate stability.

The Solution

Advastar delivered a comprehensive staffing solution for both project and corporate needs. Our approach included:

  • Skilled Project Talent Acquisition: Sourcing mechanical engineers and CAD/SolidWorks designers for equipment design, CNC machinists and welders for fabrication, and project managers for on-time delivery.
  • Executive Search and Corporate Hiring: Placing a CFO to optimize financial strategy, a director of HR to strengthen workforce policies, and sales leaders to expand market reach, alongside R&D engineers, IT staff, and manufacturing supervisors.
  • Strategic Hiring Process: Deploying over 50 project professionals and 10 corporate roles over 6–8 weeks, aligning with project and growth timelines while ensuring quality hires.
  • Compliance and Safety Management: Verifying OSHA certifications, safety training, and QA-QC qualifications for project workers, ensuring compliance and quality.
  • Logistical Support: Coordinating travel, per diem, and executive onboarding, ensuring seamless integration.

The Outcome

Advastar’s efforts enabled the company to deliver the project and strengthen its corporate foundation. Key results included:

  • On-Time Delivery: The equipment was delivered within 14 months, meeting the mining operation’s timeline.
  • Quality Excellence: Precision fabrication and quality checks ensured systems met performance standards.
  • Corporate Stability: The new CFO and HR director streamlined operations, supporting sustained growth.
  • Safety Success: Zero safety incidents, driven by compliant workers.
  • Client Satisfaction: The mining client’s praise led to additional orders.

Why Use Advastar as Your Equipment Recruiters?

Advastar’s expertise in project staffing and executive search makes us a critical partner for bulk material handling manufacturers. Our ability to strategically deploy skilled project talent and place high-caliber corporate leaders ensures clients meet project deadlines and achieve long-term growth.