Industrial Recruiting · US Nationwide
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More than recruiting.
We built the tools, the talent pipeline, the screening, and the market intelligence behind industrial equipment recruiting done right.
Why a specialist beats a generalist
We only do industrial equipment.
We don't recruit for hospitals or software. We recruit compressed air, pumps, vacuum, HVAC, and automation. That focus means we already know your roles, your competitors, and what good looks like.
We reach the people who aren't looking.
The best field service techs and sales engineers are not on job boards. We know them, and they take our call.
We move in days, not months.
Tell us the role today. Qualified, pre-vetted candidates on your desk within 72 hours.
The Process
Join the Network
We Match the Opportunity
Direct Connection
Interview Scheduled
Placement Complete
Ongoing Network Access
Why Top Industrial Talent?
We don't recruit for everything. We recruit for industrial equipment.
72 Hours
The First Interview Is Already Done.
Every 72 Hour Candidate is already interviewed and qualified by Top Industrial Talent. Every 72 Hour Employer has a qualified opening and is ready to meet. When both sides see a fit, we coordinate the interview in 72 hours.
Candidates earn it. Employers commit to it. Top Industrial Talent makes the introduction.
5 years, not 90 days.
Most recruiters back a placement for 90 days. On exclusive search, I stand behind mine for up to five years.
Let's get on a call and I'll walk you through exactly how it works.
Schedule a callTop Industrial Talent by the numbers
Success Stories
Real placements. Real results.
Plant Manager
Placed in 14 daysIncreased production efficiency 23%
"Matt understood exactly what we needed before we did."
Compressed AirRegional Sales Director
Placed in 9 daysGrew territory revenue 40% in year one
"The network effect is real. Best hire we have made."
PumpsService Operations Lead
Placed in 21 daysReduced service response time by 35%
"Finally, a recruiter who speaks our language."
Industrial ServicesWhat The Community Says
"Matt placed our VP of Operations in 12 days. No other recruiter came close."
Sarah K., HR Director
"The network approach changed how we think about hiring. We are not just filling seats anymore."
James T., Plant Manager
"72 hours to our first interview. Unbelievable speed without sacrificing quality."
Mike R., CEO
"Finally a recruiter who understands compressed air. That alone saved us months."
Lisa M., Operations VP
"Joined as a candidate, got placed in 3 weeks, and now I refer others. The network works."
David P., Sales Engineer
"Matt does not just match resumes. He matches culture and ambition."
Karen W., Hiring Manager
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Featured Jobs
Active roles across Compressed Air, Pumps, Vacuum & Blowers, HVAC & Refrigeration, PLC & Industrial Automation, Industrial M&E, Manufacturing Leadership, and Power Generation.
Confidential Client
Operations Manager
Manage day to day manufacturing operations across multiple shifts and value streams. Responsibilities include production scheduling, labor planning, throughput and scrap improvement, and developing frontline supervisors. Apply today to be considered for this confidential opportunity.
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Plant Manager
Own total site performance for an industrial manufacturing plant, including safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead the production, maintenance, and quality leadership team and drive daily management and capital planning for the facility. Apply today to be considered for this confidential opportunity.
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Director of Automation
Lead the automation function for a growing industrial manufacturer, owning strategy, budget, and team development across multiple production lines. You will set controls standards, prioritize capital automation projects, and mentor a group of controls engineers and technicians. Apply today to be considered for this confidential opportunity.
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HVAC Service Technician - Commercial
Service and maintain commercial HVAC equipment including rooftop units, chillers, and air handlers across a regional customer base. You will perform diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs, and communicate findings directly to building owners. Apply today to be considered for this confidential opportunity.
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Refrigeration Service Technician
Maintain and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration systems for food retail and cold storage customers. Work includes leak detection, compressor and control troubleshooting, refrigerant handling, and emergency service response. Apply today to be considered for this confidential opportunity.
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HVAC Branch Manager
Run the profit and loss for a commercial HVAC service branch covering service, installation, and parts. You will lead technicians and dispatch, drive service agreement growth, and own safety, staffing, and customer retention for the territory. Apply today to be considered for this confidential opportunity.
View roleDon't see your role? We recruit across all industrial equipment markets.
Browse All Open PositionsHow We Recruit Smarter
Resume Builder
- Build ATS-optimized resumes tailored to industrial roles
- Highlight quantified wins for sales, service, and leadership roles
- Export-ready formatting for job board applications
Workforce Tools
- Calculators and resources for Compressed Air, Controls and Automation, Pumps and Pipe, and HVACR
- Quick field conversions and sizing checks
- Practice tests and compliance guides
How We Use AI
- AI-powered sourcing across 1B+ professional profiles
- Human judgment layer on every shortlist
- Real-time market and compensation maps
Free Workforce Tools
Pick a tool. Type your numbers. Get an instant best-practice verdict, calculators, practice tests, and resources for Compressed Air, Controls and Automation, Pumps and Pipe, and HVACR. No spreadsheets, no formulas.
Technician Tools
16 tools- Rate specific power vs. 2,678 CAGI models
- Size systems in SCFM
- Check oil carryover and ISO 8573-1 class
- Quick field conversions, BHP↔SCFM
Service Manager Tools
16 analyzers + guides- Score account health
- Model downtime cost and leak load
- Compare VSD vs. fixed-speed, size receivers
- Audit checklists and leadership guides
Salesperson Tools
6 tools- Zero-to-Hero Proposal Builder
- Control-strategy advice
- Header-pressure savings
- Cost of air
AirSpec Compare
2,678 CAGI models- Search 2,678 CAGI-verified machines
- Compare specific power head-to-head
- Size your whole system
- ECM payback rankings
EPA 608 Practice Test
Free practice test- 100+ questions across Type I, II, III and Universal
- Instant scoring with explanations
- Mobile-friendly study mode
- Built for HVACR technicians and service teams
Meet the Owners of Top Industrial Talent
I spent 15 years in manufacturing, working my way up to Plant Manager before making the transition into industrial recruiting.
That experience changed the way I recruit.
I know what it is like to depend on skilled maintenance professionals, engineers, technicians, and operations leaders because I have been responsible for building and leading those teams myself.
When I entered recruiting, I quickly realized the technology available was built for general hiring, not for the specialized world of industrial equipment. Instead of accepting that limitation, I built the recruiting tools I wanted to use.
Today, I combine real manufacturing experience, industrial recruiting expertise, and proprietary technology to help employers hire better people, faster.
My goal is simple. To become your first call and remain first of mind whenever hiring matters.
- Matt Hensley, Co-Owner & President | Industrial Equipment Recruiting
Connect with Matt on LinkedIn
Grace believes recruiting starts with relationships.
She works closely with employers and candidates throughout every search, taking the time to understand not only the skills required for a position but also the people behind every hiring decision.
Her commitment to communication, responsiveness, and long-term partnerships helps employers hire with confidence while creating a positive experience for every candidate.
Together, Matt and Grace have built Top Industrial Talent around one simple belief. Industrial companies deserve recruiters who understand their business, invest in the right technology, and never lose sight of the people behind every hire.
- Grace Hensley, Co-Owner & Vice President | Industrial Equipment Recruiting
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