Engineers Who Know Capital Equipment From the Floor Up
Nehez Recruiting, based in Allen Park, Michigan, connects manufacturers across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, including all areas within 100 miles of Detroit, with the engineers and technicians who keep capital equipment running. Call 313-254-4429 to speak with a recruiter today.
Capital Equipment Talent for the Great Lakes Manufacturing Corridor
A capital equipment hire is too expensive to get wrong. A bad fit costs downtime, rework, and missed production targets, and it costs even more when a plant sits without the right technical support for weeks. Nehez Recruiting places candidates who already understand the systems your operation runs on, whether your facility is in Detroit, Toledo, Fort Wayne, or Chicago:
- CNC programmers and machinists with hands-on production experience
- PLC and controls technicians who can troubleshoot on the floor, not just on paper
- Maintenance engineers experienced in preventive and predictive upkeep
- Equipment installation specialists familiar with automotive-line timelines
- Electrical and mechanical technicians trained on heavy industrial machinery
Why Choose Nehez Recruiting
- 25 years of relationships across the Midwest's engineering and technical talent pool.
- Boutique, close-knit team, not a large corporate "big box" agency.
- Founder-led search backed by 30-plus years of direct industry experience.
- Deep knowledge of automotive, industrial automation, and technology sectors.
- Candidates matched for technical skill and long-term cultural fit.
- Regional reach across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
- No mass resume dumps. One qualified engineer beats 500 applicants.
- Strong candidate advocacy that leads to longer employee retention.
The True Cost of an Open Capital Equipment Role
Every day a critical position sits open, production slows, and existing staff absorb the gap. Manufacturers across the region, not just in Metro Detroit, face the same shortage of qualified equipment specialists.
Nehez Recruiting moves fast because the firm already has relationships in place before a job posting ever goes live.
How the Search Process Works
- Discovery call to define the equipment, skill set, and team fit needed
- Targeted sourcing from an established regional engineering network
- Screening and vetting for technical competency and long-term fit
- Candidate presentation with only qualified, ready-to-interview talent
- Placement support through offer negotiation and onboarding
What Employers Ask Before Hiring a Recruiter
How much does it cost to use a recruiting firm?
Fees vary by role and are typically based on the placement's salary. A recruiter walks through pricing during the initial discovery call.
How long does it take to fill a technical position?
Timelines depend on the role's complexity, but an established candidate network typically shortens time to hire compared to posting a job and waiting for applicants.
Do you recruit outside of Michigan?
Yes. Nehez Recruiting serves employers throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, and within 100 miles of Detroit.
What's the difference between a staffing agency and a recruiter?
Staffing agencies often place temporary workers in bulk. Nehez Recruiting focuses on direct-hire placements matched for long-term fit.
Start Your Capital Equipment Search
Stop sorting through unqualified applicants. Nehez Recruiting brings you engineers who already know your equipment, wherever your plant sits in the region. Call 313-254-4429 to get started.
