Why USNR chose FlexTrades over the competition

Everything Around You Has a Manufacturing Story
Manufacturing Day came and went. Maybe you noticed. Maybe you didn’t. Either way, take a look around wherever you are right now. Your phone. Your desk. Your coffee cup. Your shoes. The lights above you. The chair you’re sitting in. Now try to find something manufacturing didn’t touch. I’ll wait.

The Future of American Manufacturing Careers
Manufacturing isn’t just another industry. It is the one industry that supports nearly every other industry. Manufacturing builds the products that keep the country moving. Everything from aircraft and defense systems to medical devices, power generation equipment, food production equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure relies on skilled manufacturing professionals. And those

Planning for Q4: Why Your Workforce Strategy Should Start Before the Busy Season
For many manufacturers, Q4 can bring increased production demands, tighter deadlines, holiday schedules, and unexpected workforce challenges. Whether your business experiences a seasonal surge or simply needs to close out the year strong, waiting until production is already at its peak to address workforce needs can create unnecessary pressure. The

What Technicians Should Ask Before Taking a Job
Most technicians size up a job offer by looking at the following items: rate, location, start date, and hours. Those are the right issues to evaluate, but a good working relationship is governed by more than that, including how overtime is calculated, who your legal employer actually is, what you