Large-Scale Shipbuilding Project

In February 2021, Matrix HR was engaged to support a large-scale shipbuilding project in Bath, Maine, USA. The project required mobilizing 352 skilled tradespeople for permanent roles. Despite having no prior presence or established talent pool in the region, Matrix HR needed to successfully source and screen candidates to meet the project's workforce needs.

Matrix HR implemented a multi-faceted approach to identify and onboard qualified candidates:

- Targeted Recruitment Database – Built a new talent pipeline from scratch, leveraging our proprietary database of 25,000+ tradespeople.
- Digital Outreach & Social Media – Engaged a network of 50,000+ followers to attract skilled workers.
- Advanced Search Technology – Used specialized candidate search engines to ensure a precise match.
- Referral Network – Strengthened candidate acquisition through industry connections and employee referrals.
- Job Boards & Online Listings – Maximized outreach through multiple job platforms.
- Structured Hiring Process – Screened candidates thoroughly before submission, coordinated with the client for feedback, and supported onboarding to ensure compliance with pre-employment requirements.

The workforce recruited included: Shipfitters, Welders, Crane Operators, Riggers, Shipwrights, Insulators/Pipe Insulators, and Sheet Metal Tinsmiths.

- 67 qualified candidates submitted for onboarding
- Built a talent pool of over 390 potential candidates
- Successfully established a workforce pipeline in a new region
- Candidates Qualified: 67
- Candidates Contacted: 390

Through strategic recruitment efforts and rapid mobilization, Matrix HR successfully met the workforce demands of this critical shipbuilding project, reinforcing its ability to deliver skilled tradespeople across North America.