June 10, 2026 · Herk & Associates Recruiting Team
Equipment Manufacturing Recruiters Who Understand the Industry
Building great equipment starts with building great teams. Whether you manufacture construction equipment, agricultural equipment, material handling equipment, trucking solutions, attachments, components, or specialized industrial machinery, your organization's success depends on attracting and retaining talented professionals who understand both your products and your customers.
Competition for experienced talent continues to grow, engineering and technical professionals remain in high demand, and many manufacturers are struggling to identify qualified candidates with the industry experience necessary to make an immediate impact. That's where industry-focused recruiting can make a difference.
Why equipment manufacturing recruiting is different
Manufacturers face unique hiring challenges that many general recruiting firms simply don't understand. Successful candidates often require a combination of technical expertise, industry knowledge, leadership capabilities, and customer-facing experience. Finding professionals who understand the equipment industry can significantly reduce onboarding time and improve long-term retention.
At Herk & Associates, we specialize in recruiting for equipment manufacturers across North America. For more than 25 years, we have helped organizations identify, attract, and hire professionals who understand the equipment industries they serve. Because our recruiters focus exclusively on heavy equipment-related industries, we maintain ongoing relationships with professionals throughout the manufacturing, dealership, distribution, and aftermarket sectors.
Equipment manufacturing positions we recruit
We support manufacturers with hiring across a wide range of disciplines:
Leadership & Executive
- Chief Executive Officers
- Presidents & Vice Presidents
- Directors & General Managers
- Regional & Operations Leaders
Sales & Business Development
- Territory & Regional Sales Managers
- Strategic & National Account Managers
- Business & Dealer Development Managers
- Channel Sales Leaders
Engineering & Product Development
- Mechanical & Design Engineers
- Product Development & Application Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Product Managers & Technical Specialists
Product Support & Aftermarket
- Product & Customer Support Managers
- Technical Support Specialists
- Warranty & Training Managers
- Parts and Service Leaders
Operations & Manufacturing
- Plant & Production Managers
- Supply Chain & Procurement Leaders
- Continuous Improvement Managers
- Quality & Distribution Leaders
The talent challenges facing equipment manufacturers
Today's manufacturers are navigating a rapidly changing workforce landscape. Many organizations are facing challenges such as:
- An aging workforce and wave of retirements
- Increased competition for engineering talent
- Succession planning for leadership roles
- Expansion into new markets and product lines
- Demand for experienced product support professionals
- Recruiting candidates with both technical and commercial expertise
- Building leadership pipelines for future growth
In many cases, the most qualified candidates are already employed and not actively searching for new opportunities. Reaching these individuals requires a proactive recruiting strategy and an extensive industry network.
What equipment manufacturing candidates want today
Compensation remains important, but it is no longer the sole factor influencing career decisions. Today's candidates are evaluating opportunities based on organizational stability, leadership quality, company culture, product innovation, career development opportunities, work-life balance, and long-term business strategy.
Manufacturers that effectively communicate these strengths often gain a significant advantage in attracting top talent. Understanding these changing priorities is critical when competing for experienced professionals.
Active in the equipment industry
At Herk & Associates, we believe successful recruiting starts with understanding the industries we serve. As members of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), we stay connected to the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the equipment manufacturing sector. This involvement helps us maintain a deeper understanding of workforce demands across construction equipment, agriculture equipment, material handling, trucking, and industrial equipment markets.
What our clients say
"LGMG has been partnering with Herk & Associates for years. Herk's professionalism and deep understanding of the construction machinery industry enables them to support what LGMG is looking for, and the talents identified by Herk have been consistently contributing to LGMG's rapid growth. We endorse Herk & Associates for their professionalism and care for LGMG."
— LGMG
Industries we support
We recruit for manufacturers across a wide range of equipment sectors, including construction, agricultural, material handling, trucking and transportation, attachments, industrial equipment, rental equipment providers, OEM organizations, component and parts manufacturers, and technology and equipment solutions providers.
Why equipment manufacturers partner with Herk & Associates
Manufacturers choose Herk & Associates because they want a recruiting partner that understands their business. Organizations benefit from more than 25 years of equipment industry recruiting experience, access to passive candidates, nationwide recruiting capabilities, executive search expertise, and deep industry networks built across multiple equipment sectors.
Our goal is not simply to fill open positions — we help organizations build teams capable of driving long-term growth and success.
Looking for an equipment manufacturing recruiter?
The most successful manufacturers leverage industry relationships, proactive recruiting strategies, and specialized expertise to identify candidates who can make an immediate impact. If your organization is hiring leadership, engineering, operations, product support, sales, or executive talent — we can help.
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