Advastar has been named to the Forbes 2026 Best of Recruiting and Best of Staffing lists  

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Equipment Recruiters and Executive Search Specialists

Equipment recruiting and staffing solutions

Advastar leads the way in equipment recruiting, staffing, and talent acquisition for companies that manufacture, rent, service, or operate heavy machinery. Our equipment recruiters maintain a nationwide talent pool of engineers, field service technicians, sales managers, plant managers, and parts specialists who keep fleets running and production lines moving.

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Our equipment talent network

  • 12,400 vetted equipment professionals
  • 2,300 design & fabrication specialists
  • 29 metros with active placements
  • 3weeks median time to mobilize

Equipment industry segments commonly supported

Real-world outcomes: showcasing our equipment recruiting expertise

What hiring managers say about Advastar

  • We scored a big mining equipment deal but were short on machinists and engineers. Advastar found us project talent and placed a CFO and sales leader in no time. Their hires delivered our conveyors on schedule with no safety problems. Advastar’s equipment manufacturing recruiting is a total win!

    Samuel Foster, President, Bulk Material Handling Equipment Manufacturer
  • Our tank projects across the U.S. left us short on welders and field techs. Advastar provided skilled workers and placed an interim controller and VP of Engineering. Those hires kept our installations on track and up to standard. For OEM staffing, Advastar’s the best out there!

    Zoey Price, CEO, Industrial Tank OEM
  • A renewable energy project needed more engineers and fabricators, plus corporate support. Advastar brought in project staff and placed a CFO and HR Director quick. Their hires got our equipment delivered on time, landing us more contracts. Advastar’s energy equipment staffing rocks!

    William Scott, Operations Director, Energy Infrastructure Equipment Maker

Why clients trust Advastar

Forbes 2026Best of Recruiting & Best of Staffing

Advastar was named to Forbes' 2026 Best of Recruiting and Best of Staffing lists, both compiled from independent surveys of the clients and candidates we work with.

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GE EnergyStaffing Partner of the Year

GE Energy named Advastar its Staffing Partner of the Year in 2025 through the GE Vernova supplier program.

60+ yearsof combined equipment expertise

Our equipment recruiters bring more than 60 years of combined recruiting experience to every search we run.

Tell us who you need to hire

  1. Tell us about the role you need to fill
  2. A recruiter calls you within one business day
  3. Together we agree on a plan to fill the role

GE Energy Staffing Partner of the Year

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