This company provides specialized talent acquisition services focused on the manufacturing sector, including defense and aerospace roles. They combine expert recruiters with an AI-powered platform to source, screen, and vet candidates quickly and cost-effectively. Laborup delivers top-tier, retained talent in under three weeks, significantly reducing the time and expense associated with traditional staffing firms.
Funding
$5.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Manufacturing firms often face prolonged vacancies for specialized trades such as machinists, CNC programmers, and welders. Traditional staffing agencies rely on generic job boards, leading to high cost‑per‑hire, slow time‑to‑fill, and low post‑hire retention. These inefficiencies hinder production schedules and increase operational overhead.
Solution
Laborup addresses these gaps by pairing seasoned recruiting specialists with an AI‑driven talent platform that continuously scans a proprietary network of vetted manufacturing workers. The system automates candidate sourcing, skill verification, and background screening, delivering a shortlist of qualified professionals within days. Clients receive real‑time hiring dashboards, daily status updates, and a guaranteed cost reduction of at least 50 % versus conventional agencies. If a placement does not meet performance expectations, Laborup provides a rapid backfill at no additional charge. By consolidating the full recruiting workflow into a single service, manufacturers can hire critical talent in under three weeks while maintaining higher retention rates.
Target Audience
Laborup serves manufacturing organizations of all sizes—ranging from small shops to large defense and aerospace suppliers—that need to fill hard‑to‑source skilled trades and technical positions quickly and cost‑effectively.
Features
- AI‑powered matching engine that aligns candidate skill profiles (over 1 M documented skills) with specific job requirements.
- Proprietary talent pool of 25,000+ pre‑screened manufacturing workers, continuously updated and engaged.
- End‑to‑end vetting process including technical assessments, certifications verification, and background checks.
- Dedicated recruiter support available 24/7 to manage communication, interview scheduling, and offer negotiation.
- Real‑time hiring portal with daily progress reports, transparent pipeline metrics, and API access for ATS integration.
- Cost‑per‑hire guarantee (≥50 % lower than traditional staffing) and a formal backfill guarantee for unsatisfactory hires.
- Industry‑specific expertise in defense, aerospace, and heavy‑manufacturing roles, ensuring compliance with sector standards.