Skilled Trades Staffing in Texas

LINK places industrial maintenance technicians and mechanics, welders and fabricators, CNC machinists and machine operators, industrial electricians and electrical technicians, HVAC and plumbing and pipefitting trades, forklift and equipment operators, and diesel and fleet maintenance technicians. If your trade is not listed, contact a local LINK office. Our team may still be able to help or refer you to the right resource.

Yes. LINK is a welding staffing agency serving Texas manufacturing plants, fabrication shops, and production facilities. LINK places production welders, MIG welders, TIG welders, structural welders, welder-fitters, and metal fabricators, screened through the 9-Step Employee Selection System℠ and supported on the job by the LINK 360° Safe Environment Program℠. On temporary and temp-to-hire assignments, LINK does not place welders inside refineries or chemical plants. Direct hire placement into those environments is available through any LINK office.

Start your application online at hrcenter.ontempworks.com or call the LINK office nearest you. A recruiter will follow up to learn about your trade, your experience, and the kind of work you want. Every LINK hire is completed in person, so you will finish the process at the LINK office that serves your area: Houston East, Houston North, Houston West, or Irving DFW. Walk-ins are welcome at all four branch offices, no appointment needed.

Yes. LINK's online application is available fully in Spanish at hrcenter.ontempworks.com/es/LinkStaffing/, and every LINK office serves Spanish-speaking applicants.

The 9-Step Employee Selection System℠ is LINK's structured evaluation process used across candidate screening. It is built for industrial workforce realities and gives employers a clearer picture of fit before placement.

LINK 360° is LINK's structured approach to workforce safety across every placement. It covers pre-placement safety awareness reinforcement, PPE guidance, open-channel communication so tradespeople can raise jobsite safety concerns, and account-level safety alignment with employer standards. The program has delivered more than 1,200 site safety tours and more than 1,000 forklift driver certifications at client sites.

Yes. LINK supports all three hiring models across skilled trades, along with LINK On-Site workforce management for larger or multi-trade needs. Some trades placements are structured as temp-to-hire because it protects both the employer and the tradesperson during the evaluation period, and LINK also places permanent direct hire trades roles.

LINK starts every trades order with a scoped intake: the trade, the equipment involved, the jobsite conditions, the shift, and the safety expectations. Many common skilled trades needs can move quickly, while more specialized or hard-to-find roles may take additional time depending on experience, certifications, shift, and market conditions. Your LINK office sets a realistic expectation during intake.

LINK stays involved after every placement and supports attendance, performance feedback, replacement needs, and ongoing workforce communication. Many trades placements are structured as temp-to-hire, which protects both the employer and the tradesperson during the evaluation period. If a placement is not working, contact your LINK office and we will work with you on next steps, including a replacement when needed.

LINK conducts standard employment screening including work history review and reference checks as part of the 9-Step Employee Selection System℠. LINK does not position itself as a trade license verification service. When a specific trade license is required, employers typically confirm it directly with the tradesperson or through the relevant licensing board.

LINK serves Texas employers from four branch offices: Houston East, Houston North, Houston West, and Irving DFW, with centralized support from the Houston Corporate office. For high-volume or multi-trade needs, LINK On-Site workforce management is also available.

Not on temporary or temp-to-hire assignments. On those service lines LINK does not staff inside refineries or chemical plants. Direct hire placement into refineries and chemical plants is available through any LINK office. LINK does not provide turnaround, shutdown, fire watch, hole watch, or confined space labor on any service line. LINK places skilled trades in manufacturing plants, production facilities, fabrication shops, distribution centers, and facility maintenance environments.

Costs vary by trade and assignment, so LINK does not use a single public rate card. Each quote is built around the tradesperson's pay rate, certifications required, shift, assignment length, workplace risk, screening requirements, and level of service. The bill rate combines pay with employer payroll costs, workers' compensation, recruiting, screening, and onboarding. Request a quote for numbers specific to your trades roles.