Full-Time
Millwright
Tradesmen International
5,001-10,000 employees
Construction skilled-labor staffing and safety
Compensation Overview
$28 - $30/hr
Tampa, FL, USA
In Person
 Building Trades (2) |
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- 5+ years of prior experience
- All Personal Protective Equipment
- Tools for the trade
- Work on boilers, conveyors, vertical and horizontal baggers along with other equipment
- Install, maintain and dismantle heavy industrial machinery using a wide range of skills like welding, rigging, and precision calibration to ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently
- Read blueprints to assemble complex systems
- Perform diagnostic tests
- Use tools like micrometers and laser alignment systems to calibrate machines
Tradesmen International provides skilled labor staffing solutions for the construction industry in North America, serving residential, commercial, heavy industrial, and petrochemical sectors. It matches contractors with qualified workers on a temporary or project basis, helping clients keep a lean core workforce while scaling labor as needed, with revenue from service fees for supplying skilled trades. The company differentiates itself through a broad sector reach, North American focus, emphasis on workforce optimization, and safety consultations to reduce on-site accidents. Its goal is to help clients improve labor productivity and profitability by delivering on-demand skilled labor and promoting safer, cost-conscious workforce management.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Macedonia, Iowa
Founded
1992
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Mallika Fawcett's M&A expertise since 2018 accelerates strategic acquisitions in adjacent markets.
- Tiffanie Brinson formalizes talent development systems improving retention in competitive labor market.
- July 2024 debt reduction provides financial flexibility for sales technology and recruiter expansion.
What critics are saying
- Ohio construction slowdown from high interest rates erodes contingent staffing demand significantly.
- PeopleReady undercuts with 15–20% markups versus Tradesmen's 25–30% in Ohio markets.
- Class-action wage suppression lawsuit by 500+ workers forces fee hikes, client loss.
What makes Tradesmen International unique
- CORE + Flex model with no-cost labor productivity consultations reduces client acquisition friction.
- Rigorous skills testing and 10-hour OSHA safety training create defensible quality moat.
- Forbes-recognized recruiting expertise and scale across construction, energy, marine, industrial sectors.
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Tradesmen International, a provider of skilled craft professionals, has announced two leadership appointments to support its growth strategy. Mallika Fawcett has been promoted to general counsel, where she will oversee legal strategy, corporate governance, compliance and risk management. Fawcett has been with the company since 2018, demonstrating expertise in corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Tiffanie Brinson has joined as chief people officer, responsible for talent development, organisational effectiveness and employee experience. Brinson previously served as senior vice president of people and culture at Ubique Group, where she established the company's first People and Culture function. President Marshall "Skip" Wood said the appointments reflect the company's focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Transaction Strengthens Financial Position by Reducing DebtReinforces Tradesmen's Position as Industry's Largest Skilled Staffing FirmCLEVELAND, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tradesmen International® ("Tradesmen" or "the Company"), an industry leader in skilled trades staffing and labor-cost containment solutions, today announced a transaction that significantly reduced the Company's debt, positioning the business for continued growth.Marty Wick, Chief Executive Officer of Tradesmen International, said, "Tradesmen has a strong business built on the expertise of our workforce, delivering industry-leading skilled labor to fulfill our clients' labor needs for construction, energy, marine, residential, industrial, and institutional projects. Widely recognized as a leader in our industry, we were recently named by Forbes as one of America's 100 Best Recruiting and Temp Staffing Firms for 2024. Through this transaction, we are gaining additional financial flexibility and resources to fuel our growth so that we can continue to expand our account executive and recruiter headcount, and enhance technology capabilities for sales and recruiting operations. We will be even better able to support our talented craftworkers, grow our business, and serve our clients."AdvisorsWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is serving as legal advisor and PJT Partners is serving as financial advisor to Tradesmen International.About Tradesmen InternationalTradesmen International, an Ohio-based company, has provided contract skilled labor to construction and industrial partners since 1992. The company has since expanded its service focus to include Construction, Energy, Residential, Marine, Industrial, and Institutional businesses. Clients leverage the Company's market-focused recruiting expertise and scale, accessing craft professionals across trades and skill levels
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