GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS

GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS

Bath Iron Works and Matrix HR collaborated in February 2021 to mobilize approximately 352 tradespeople for permanent roles for a project in Bath, Maine, USA.

Project Mandate

Prior to this project, Matrix HR had no presence or established talent pool in the region. We tapped into our resources to create a database of candidates in the required trades. We tailored our standard hiring process to deliver the project mandate as set out by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works.

Hiring Process

  • Submit qualified candidates to the designated portal along with notes from pre-screening questions provided by Bath Iron Works.
  • Feedback from the client about the candidate submitted.
  • Support the onboarding process ensuring all the pre-employment steps and documentation are completed.

Trades required for the project:

  • Shipfitters
  • Welders
  • Crane Operators
  • Riggers
  • Shipwrights
  • Insulators/Pipe Insulators 
  • Sheet Metal Tinsmiths

Services Offered

Matrix HR designed a customized staffing strategy to meet the workforce requirements of Bath Iron Works.

  • Capitalized on Internal Database: Matrix HR leveraged an ever-evolving internal database of over 25,000 tradespeople to identify the right candidates for the project.
  • Activated Social Media: Matrix HR has a great social media presence with over 50,000 followers (majority of the followers are potential candidates) on social media channels.
  • Focused Advertising: Matrix HR also invests in targeted paid ads like Google, Facebook, Indeed, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Better Teams that populate to boards like Zip Recruiter, Monster, Glassdoor, and Adzuna ensuring the right candidates for the roles are identified and placed at the respective projects.
  • Reference Network: Matrix HR has cultivated a strong community of existing and previous employees and employers through our continual engagement efforts. This effort supports our recruiting endeavor through reliable references and an organic growth to our potential candidate pool.
  • Job Boards: Matrix HR has been successful in the outreach to the potential candidates utilizing various job boards.

Mobilizing Large Labour Forces Quickly 

Matrix HR was able to submit 67 qualified candidates for the onboarding process and was able to build a talent pool of over 390 potential candidates.

Candidates Qualified: 67
Candidates Contacted: 390

Our Commitment, Recognized

Matrix strives to be the first-choice provider of skilled, experienced, and resilient workforce resources for industries across Canada, North America, and around the globe. We aim to connect top talent and exceptional employers. We prioritize training and education, safe and healthy workplaces, and respectful and responsible relationships. Because of the values we uphold, Matrix has earned extensive recognition and accreditations that speak to our capabilities, competency, and track record.

Let’s Work Together

 

Are you an employer seeking tailored, effective, affordable, and scalable staffing and back office workforce solutions?

Are you a job seeker looking for an opportunity to advance your skills, leverage your experience, and reach new career goals with your industry’s top employers?

Contact the expert recruiting and staffing solutions team at Matrix and let us help you connect with each other. We’ll take the next step together!

 

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