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The Vanishing Maintenance Technician Applicant Finding skilled maintenance technicians – especially in niches like ammonia refrigeration, industrial electrical controls, or food processing plant maintenance – has become incredibly challenging. Companies post openings and wait… and often hear crickets. It’s not your imagination: there’s a severe skilled trades shortage fueling this problem. In fact, 53% of service business owners say hiring technicians is their top challenge  

If you’ve been hiring Ammonia Refrigeration techs or refrigeration operators lately, you’ve probably noticed something: your job ad on a big-name board gets more spam than substance. Sure, you get clicks. But most aren’t even close to what you need. A maintenance manager at a Midwest food processor told me, “I’ve had more luck putting a flyer at the local welding supply store than I have with LinkedIn.” Why general job boards don’t always work for Ammonia Refrigeration jobs A

Hiring ammonia refrigeration operators is tough because there aren’t many available. This is a highly specialized field, and demand far exceeds supply. In fact, about 80,000 HVAC/Refrigeration technician jobs are vacant – roughly 39% of the total workforce achrnews.com , which shows how scarce these skilled operators are. To hire an ammonia refrigeration operator, you need to go beyond regular job ads . Many qualified candidates are passive (already employed) and might not se

In the ever-evolving food processing industry, the demand for skilled industrial maintenance and engineering professionals is soaring. Specialized roles like Ammonia Refrigeration and automation controls require unique skill sets, yet many employers struggle to connect with these highly qualified individuals. Traditional job boards, despite their popularity, often miss the mark. This post examines why job boards fail to attract top talent and presents a powerful alternative:

As we approach 2025, a pressing issue stands before us: a shortage of skilled trades workers. This situation stems from a combination of factors, including an aging workforce nearing retirement and a decline in younger individuals entering these essential professions. The implications of this gap are significant. This blog post will explore the causes of the looming shortage, its effects on the industry, and actionable solutions we can implement. The Current Landscape of Skil

As of January 2024, nearly 622,000 manufacturing job openings  in the U.S. remain unfilled. Anytime a position remains unfilled, there’s a reason—and more importantly, there’s a solution. This post directed towards positions that remain unfilled for 90+days and are not getting any real traction. I’ve spent over 17 years recruiting Maintenance and Engineering professionals in the Food Processing and Cold Storage industry. I’ve learned that if a position isn’t filled in reasona