Madden Industrial Craftsmen Incorporated

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Once again Madden Industrial Craftsmen will be one of the proud sponsors of the Washington county fair.

One of Oregon’s best entertainment values…the  2009 Washington County Fair! Admission is FREE for everyone, everyday!  Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August enjoy live entertainment, exhibitions, thrill rides, carnival, continuous live music and hundreds of farm animals. Dozens of free activities for kids and parents alike.

 Ticketed Arena/Amphitheater events include the Madden Industrial Craftsmen Monster Truck and Mud Drags on Saturday, August 1 at 7pm, Thursday’s Truck Pull, all new Tuff Trucks on Friday night, and Sunday’s Demolition Derby and Latino Concerts ($10 general admission fee for arena motor sports events).   Plenty of easy parking only $5. Located at the Fair Complex across from the Hillsboro Airport.  Call 503-648-1416 or visit www.faircomplex.com for directions and more details.

Our sister company Madden Fabrication has been hosting an interesting project that is being created by Portland artist Pete Beeman. Pete has been commissioned to design and build a work of art for Charlotte North Carolina’s Shuffletown Sportsplex, on the site of the old Shuffletown Dragstrip. This piece is an interactive sculpture where the person turns a crank on the sculpture which then makes the hand open and close. Pete used a CAD program to draw up all the individual pieces of the hand and to make sure that they all worked together perfectly. Along with insuring the accuracy of construction, Madden Fabrication was able to cut and fabricate directly from these CAD drawings. You can see how the hand works in the video belong. If you would like to see more of Pete’s work you can check out his website at www.petebeeman.com. For more information on Madden Fabrication you can go to www.madfab.com or call them at  503-226-3968.

Mike - Electrician - Commercial and Industrial - Mike is a strong industrial and commercial electrician.  He holds a Journey license for Oregon and Washington.  He has worked in paper mills, saw mills, and has experience with wind turbines.  He has done new construction jobs as well as tenant improvement.  He has run crews at many of his past jobs.  Mike can start to work for you immediately.

 Chris - Maintenance Supervisor - Chris has a strong background in creating and managing maintenance programs. Chris has managed up to thirty skilled trades’ personnel including mechanics, electricians, tool and die makers, and grinders. In addition he oversaw the maintenance for a 750,000 square foot state-of-the-art distribution center.  Chris has outstanding communication skills, longevity at past positions, and is looking for a challenging job. 

 Randy - Carpenter - Commercial - Journey level drywall hanger and concrete carpenter. He is strong at tilt ups and metals studs, and he has done siding, vinyl, and T-111. Randy has all of the needed tools and know-how to hit the ground running with any related job that you might have.  Give us a call to find out more about Randy.

 Bruce - Facilities Technician - Bruce has worked on boilers, air-handlers, chemical pumps, electrical, and other HVAC equipment.  He has also worked on air compressors, forklifts, log loaders, and production equipment.  He also has supervisory experience at a number of his past positions.  Bruce is looking for a long-term opportunity with a solid company. 

 Laborers - We have a number of hard-working, reliable laborers available to go out on short-term or long-term projects.  All of our laborers have related experience, reliable transportation, and are eager to work.  If you need some laborer help for a day or longer, please call us,

Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc. and KUIK Radio have teamed up to raise money for Operation Oregon Freedom. What is Operation Oregon Freedom you ask. Operation Oregon Freedom is a special project to raise money for the Oregon National Guard Emergency Family Relief Fund.  Benefiting the families from the Oregon’s 41^st Infantry Brigade and Oregon’s 142^nd Fighter Wing.

When a member of the National Guard goes from part time to active duty, they leave their full time jobs to fulfill their commitment and serve Oregon and The United States. Military pay is significantly smaller and often puts military families in financially challenging positions. The Oregon National Guard Emergency Family Relief Fund is a special program that provides emergency funding to Oregon National Guard families when they need it most. Between May and August 2009…Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc. and KUIK is teaming up with other area businesses to sell as many special silicon Oregon National Guard Support bracelets as possible.

We encourage you to help support the member’s of the National Guard and buy you bracelets today. For more information on Operation Oregon Freedom please check out KUIK Radios website here.

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is proud  once again to be a sponsor of the Intel Northwest Science Expo. This was the 26th annual Intel Northwest Science Expo held at PSU. There were a total of 551 students displaying a total of 469 exhibits, representing 75 schools from Oregon to SW Washington. There were over 300 awards presented. The finalists will be selected to compete in the 60th Intel International Science & Engineering Fair in Reno, Nevada. For more infomation please check out their website at http://www.nwse.org/.

When the economy bounces back, many companies will bring on new, permanent staff. Unfortunately, hiring new staff can be scary because you’re basing a long-term working relationship on an impression made in a few moments time. By hiring through us, you have months to evaluate your new addition as opposed to minutes.  By hiring your long-term employees through us, you’ll enjoy a fantastic safety-net-an “Employee Warranty”.  Whether you let us do the footwork and provide you with the right employee or simply have us manage your own hand-picked employees, you’ll enjoy a priceless “New Employee Warranty” simply by running them through us!

If your workload is getting consistently heavier and you think it’s going to keep increasing, it might be time to permanently increase your staff. Permanently increasing your staff can make your business run more efficiently and can help prevent your current staff from burning out. It also means you only have to train them once, as opposed to retraining temporary employees that you bring on sporadically. Our talented recruiters locate the best trades-people your industry has to offer and hand-pick the best match for your company. Our company also provides you with an “employee warranty.” This warranty removes ALL liability from you for expensive unemployment claims if you complete an employee before hiring them direct, as well as from any potential workmen’s compensation claims that occur while they’re being run through us. When you run a new employee through us, we are liable for potential unemployment claims and workmen’s compensation claims-not you. Even better, you’re exempt from this liability until you transfer them to your payroll!

            In addition to protecting you financially, we also handle the extensive preliminary footwork of hiring a new employee such as advertising, recruiting, screening, interviewing, and setting up taxes and benefits. We can also help ensure your employees remain available during your slower times that you need to temporarily cut them lose. If your production suddenly takes a temporary drop off, we can often place your employee on short-term assignments that will allow them short-term work until you can bring them back full-time. Our employee warranty will protect your pocketbook from wrong hiring decisions, and in today’s litigious society, that piece of mind is priceless! Call us today to find out just how easy it is to experience our “Employee Warranty.”

Jim - Procurement/Buyer - Jim recently completed an assignment with a large, international manufacturer where he was responsible for purchasing raw materials, parts, and supplies.  He has an extensive background in the procurement field having worked for a number of large, well-known companies in the past where he was responsible for determining the appropriate vendor, negotiating the costs, and overseeing logistics.  He has good work history and is looking for a long-term or contact position currently. 

 Walt - Civil Engineer -  Walt has an extensive background in civil engineering and holds the Professional Engineer designation.  Walt has experience with wastewater collection, treatment and disposal, design of storm water systems for quality and quantity, and he has done computer modeling of hydrologic systems including reservoirs, drainage basins and localized drainage. He has also done land-use projects including both residential and commercial, as well as storm water quality and quantity analysis, water and wastewater system design, streets and sidewalks and utility systems design. Walt is available to start right away.

 Kathy - Human Resources Manager - Kathy has eight year’s experience as an HR Generalist having worked as a Human Resources Manager at two manufacturing companies in the past.  In her past positions, Kathy was responsible for all human resources functions.  She is experienced in creating new programs and improving existing processes.  If you are looking for an HR professional with a strong manufacturing background, please contact us to find out more. 

 Paul - Pipe-welder/fitter - Paul is an experienced pipe-welder and fitter.  He is certified in a number of different processes and has a strong background in shipyard welding.  He has run crews of up to 20 people.  Paul can get results for you day-one - give us a call to find out more about his skills.

 Jeff - HVAC Installer - Jeff has a strong background with residential and commercial HVAC installation and maintenance.  He has done new construction as well as retrofit.  In addition, he has experience working with radiant heat systems.  He also has been the lead person in a number of his past positions.  Jeff is looking for a new opportunity and would be a great addition to a company.

After a decade and a half of solid success in the Northwest, it’s clear that our longevity is due in part to our ability to not just hear what our clients want, but to truly listen to them. Every client is seeking a superstar employee, whether for short, filler assignments, or as a permanent addition to their team. Yet an ideal employee is different for every company. Our recruiters think outside the box and excel in finding out just what type of employee it will take to help your company thrive. First we determine what type of employee you are looking for. Next, as our relationship with you deepens and we understand additional requirements, we then custom-design our employee search around what works best for you. Finally, we add the finishing touches of personalized operating procedures– designed solely for you and your company.

To find the ideal employee, we first have to understand just what constitutes your idea of a “superstar”. Think the perfect employee comes from a cookie-cutter mold? Think again. We understand that the “perfect employee” is unique to each company because everyone’s business is different. Do you need a short-term “fire-starter” that can hit the ground running and jumpstart your project? Does your business require a personality that has a great work ethic, but is content with little room for advancement, instead seeking a corporate “family” to join? Do you need someone that can function well under rotating shifts? Do you want someone who craves overtime, or someone who likes a 40-hour week? Perhaps your ideal employee is the solid, soft-spoken steady worker that never lets you down and follows directions beautifully, or is it the energetic maverick thinker that offers creative strategies? Our goal is not to just find the perfect employee, but to find the perfect fit for your company.  We appreciate that a good fit between employees and clients requires more than hard work;  it requires insight, along with shared work values and goals.

Once we understand what type of employee is required for your business to thrive, we then customize our search to best fit your individual needs. Some clients are pressed for time and prefer for us to do all the footwork and then deliver the perfect employee to their door-step. Others prefer to be in charge of the final decision by speaking with our hand-picked applicants through phone or live interviews. Whatever method you elect, our recruiters and sales staff will inquire to find out the method works best for you.

Furthermore, we can provide on-the-job safety training, forklift re-certification, welding certification through our fabrication shop, per diem management for out-of-town work, and many other areas. We also offer hand-delivered payroll to our employees at your request and we are always eager to have our recruiters tour your business so they can see first-hand what you do on a daily basis. Our top priority is your satisfaction-and by adapting our protocol to your needs while maintaining our high standards, we continually achieve this satisfaction. Call us today and let us help you find your own unique Superstar-you’ll be glad that you did!

We’ve got the right staff to keep your projects singing. Whether you need maintenance mechanics, carpenters, millwrights or drafters—we’ve got, or can get, the people you need. Getting the employee is only half the battle-retention is also crucial. Our employees are usually in for the long run because we provide them with first class Human Resources services. From a generous benefits package, paid holidays (paid through us, not you), weekly pay, direct deposit, incentive programs and job flexibility—our employees enjoy first class service that keeps them coming back for more.

 Ok, so you know we pamper our employees, but what if you’ve got some talent whom you want to ensure sticks with you? Or perhaps you have someone you’d like to bring on for summer work but you’re leery about potential unemployment costs. Make our H.R. team your H.R. team. We can pamper your hand-picked employees with the same bevy of benefits our employees enjoy—often at a reduced rate to you. Not only do your employees enjoy great benefits-you’ll enjoy a multitude of advantages by pay-rolling your employees through us.

 Unemployment Claims

We are liable for all unemployment claims for time worked under our H.R.-you don’t pay a dime. Unemployment claims can be one of the most costly aspects of using employees because you’re still paying a salary—but to a body that’s no longer with you. It is also extremely unpredictable. You never know the number of claims that will go through, or their duration. By shaving off this potential cost, you’re saving money and making your budget more realistic and predictable.

 Taxes

We keep on top of tax issues so that you don’t have to. Not only does this make things easier right now, it means you’ll get to avoid the nightmare of compiling and sending out W-2s when tax season comes.

 Employee Retention

We can provide your employees are now eligible for the medical, dental and vision benefits that they crave. (Eligible after 90 days of solid work.) Even if the money’s good, a lack of benefits can cost you good employees in the end. We also can offer your employees fill in work if your job experiences some downtime. Since they’ll still working through us, they can keep their benefits. Secondly, if they’re working, they’ll have less need to find fill-in work on their own—lessening your risk of losing them. We even top everything off with paid holidays after 90 days. After a year? They become eligible for vacation time! We also have multiple employee recognition program to keep morale at it’s best. Our weekly pay is always a hit with employees. Our ability to offer direct deposit is another strong draw for many—especially those who work out of town. Generous benefits, solid work, paid holidays and other perks result in an aggressive retention program.

 Pay-rolling allows you to offer your key employees exceptional benefits, while also saving yourself the headache of worrying about paychecks, taxes, workmen’s compensation, unemployment claims, holiday pay and even finding your employees extra work when you hit a slow point– we do it all for you. Our H.R. is your H.R.—all you have to do is pick up the phone. Call us today and explore what this low-maintenance employee retention strategy can do for you!