TRADES RESOURCE

Skilled Talent.

When You Need It Most.


We deploy experienced CNC machinists and welders fast - helping manufacturers meet production demands without sacrificing quality.

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Welcome to Trades Resource - Precision Talent, Delivered Fast. Whether you’re facing urgent downtime or scaling for surge demand, our network of highly skilled, traveling CNC and trades professionals is ready to step in - across all 50 states. We handle all the logistics, onboarding, and pre-employment costs so that you get reliability, flexibility, and productivity right from Day One. Let’s keep your operations humming.

Industries & Roles We Serve

Built for Precision. Trusted Nationwide.

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ENERGY & NUCLEAR SECTOR
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Aerospace

& Defense 

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Oil, Gas & Mining Equipment

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Agricultural &

Heavy Equipment

WITH Expertise IN:

  • CNC + Manual Machinists (Set up Mills, Lathes, Swiss, 5-axis, Mill-Turn, VTL, Grinders+, Dual Turret, Live Tooling)
  • Welders (MIG, TIG, High-Spec Fabrication, Fitters, CWI Inspectors)
  • Technical support roles for manufacturing sites (Maintenance, Engineering, IT)
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How It Works

From ‘We’re Short-Staffed’ to ‘Problem Solved’ quickly with intention.

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Scope the need

Tell us roles, shift, machines, and timeline.
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Meet your matches

Handpicked technicians ready to contribute day one.
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Deploy & support

We manage travel, onboarding, payroll, and performance. YOU GET RESULTS!
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Why Trades Resource?

A True Workforce Partner.

 Rapid Deployment

Most placements in 1–2 weeks

Ready to Work

10–20+ years of hands-on experience

Flexible Contracts

3+ months

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Deep Skill Matching

Specialized in CNC & Welding talent

Minimal Ramp-Up

Lean learning curve, no downtime

Invoice Simplicity

We handle payroll, compliance & support

"You’re not just getting a warm body, you’re getting a pro who’s done this before."

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    “We had a mill-turn bottleneck. They solved it in 10 days—with a guy who didn’t need hand-holding.”


    — Plant Manager, Midwest Precision Firm

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    "Before bringing in Trades Resource contract Machinists, we struggled to find skilled talent locally, especially for swing shifts. Entry-level workers were available, but finding experienced machinists was a real challenge."


    — Industrial Machine Manufacturer

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    "I worked with Laura at her previous company for over a decade, where no other project manager supported us as comprehensively as Laura did. She excelled in providing technical guidance, managing on-site relations, and handling payroll and time management. .."


    — Traveling CNC Machinist

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HAVE QUESTIONS?

  • What if the placement isn’t a good fit?

    If the technician we place doesn’t work out, whether due to technical skills or cultural fit - we’ll quickly provide a replacement. We stand behind every placement and ensure you have the right person for the job.

  • How fast can someone start?

    Most of our technicians are fully vetted and travel-ready. In many cases, we can have someone on-site within 1–2 weeks.

  • What machines and skills do you support?

    Our technicians have experience across a wide range of equipment, including:

    • CNC Mills
    • Lathes
    • Swiss
    • 3, 4, 5+ axis machines
    • Mill-turn machines
    • Other specialized manufacturing setups

    If you have a unique requirement, we’ll match you with someone who has direct experience with your specific setup.

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