cnc machinist

technician

press brake operator

assembler

machine operator

FlexTrades

Hourly pay is excellent for the different job descriptions, along with per diem and paid hotel. Most assignments are in the Midwest, some are in other parts of US. The pay and per diem alone are excellent, and one does not have to worry about finding lodging. You will get to experience different work cultures and locations around the US. I have been on four assignments, and every client has been excellent to work with.
Some of my fellow Flex Trades workers have pets, spouses, and sometimes children, who stay with them on assignments. Flex Trades makes accomodations whenever possible.

What are the downsides of working with Flex Trades? If you are healthy and have no dental problems, you should have few worries as it is with me. I don't know what to say for anyone who needs regular meds and doctor visits, or for emergency dental care. Another reviewer may give better insight. Health insurance needs will vary depending on your age and health. There are different plans available, or you may have your own. This is where you decide what works best for you. As for insurance through Flex, I cannot complain. You can be covered between assignments, but pay attention to payment details for continued coverage.
The number one piece of advice I have for any worker is to have a positive attitude. DO NOT complain in front of clients, or even privately among fellow contractors  You are paid well on the road, so any inconveniences you experience are trivial compared the lower pay and constant grind at home. Show up for work on time and do a good job. Clients are not demanding, unreasonable, or abusive. If you make a mistake, listen to and follow the client's directions. That said, I highly recommend working for Flex Trades.

At first I was very much looking forward to my position here and was excited about the pay and the fact that my position was completely remote. The benefits and hours seemed too good to be true. Once I started to get into the work there was a lot, and I mean A LOT, for one person to reasonably do within the hours they were expecting it done. I was made to feel like leaving my computer for a lunch or even the bathroom from time to time was unacceptable because things were due on such strict timelines. The expectation was to get 60+ hours of work done under 40 hours because most overtime was unacceptable. I would have multiple days a week where I was expected to get things done that previously took others, whom had been there for years, two days to complete. I believe that the standards and expectations that were set were unreasonable. There were too many nights to count that I was at my computer past reasonable work hours crying because I was so overwhelmed with the amount of work that needed to be done and I was expected to do before I was allowed to log off for the day. It was not uncommon to see others in the department also logged on at unreasonable hours to just catch up on the amount of work. I know for a fact that I was not that only one that felt this way and had multiple conversations with others in my department about the unrealistic expectations of the management. 

I can’t speak to what it was like working for Flextrades prior to 2023, but they really made it difficult for me to want to return to the traveling field. 

My former recruiter completely ignored me and went radio silent after I successfully completed my last contract, even though I was told that the work is overflowing and that they were in the process of matching me with a job. It has been 8 months now with no contact from where we left off.

The project managers are hit and miss. Sometimes they’re resourceful and great support, most of the time they have no clue how to properly provide support or leadership to contractors under their assignment. It was like pulling teeth trying to get my previous project manager to respond to me whenever I had job related questions to better help understand the contract.

Avoid Flextrades at all costs if you value Job Security, Integrity from your employer and working for a company that truly has your six as much as they falsely market that they do.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Very unreliable company and was not forthcoming of information about employment. Most jobs were ended early due to the companies inability to secure contracts correctly letting them be taken away by competitive companies. Great opportunities that could've built bigger contracts were squandered by an extreme lack of initiative.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Left wondering if you would be employed the next week due to lack of effort from the project managers.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The whole gig was a vague and lack of affirmative directives from the managers. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Lost and undervalued, unsure of even what simple tasks were being asked to perform, did better inserting myself into the vendors day to day operation than any of the project mangers were able to assist with.

What is the best part of working at the company?
two things pay and travel i have been to Iowa and Kansas and I will be given oportunities for any number of other locations and I have never in my 45 years working made what I make as a flextrades contractor

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
having to deal with different work situations on different machines with different coworkers and management at each new location however that is also part of what makes it so rewarding

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Flextrades is very positive but firm in that you sre expected to suit up and show up for work as needed and agreed to 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As a CNC machinist it is very much like before I contracted out in that I go to work and either finish the order I was on the day before or I set up on a new order and run and check my first part and if okayed I run

I worked several welding contracts through them. On my final contract I welded something together incorrectly because I received no training from the site staff and they fired me sent me home without travel pay. They swore that they would still deploy me and then a week later the recruiter said I could t work for them anymore after months of good quality work. Everyone you work with will hate you because you make more money than they doand ultimately will make them not want to train you properly. the pay was good but the management sabotaged me and stabbed me in the back so I don’t have nice things to say about them. There’s better contract agencies out there. Don’t quit your full time job for this gig because you won’t get your job back and PMG sees you as disposable and nothing else

As a contractor for Flextrade I usually work for multiple companies every year. 
 When I am assigned to work for a client of Flextrade, it's means the company is in a situation that needs someone experience, and knowledgeable that needs minimal training. For the past two years I have worked a variety of press machines, Clutch Press (Catipillar), Forge Press (NWI INC), Brake Press (Stellar Industry). I have received outstanding reviews from managers and supervisors on work performance, ability to work successfully with peers, embracing the work environment and it's challenges, ability to learn and engage new ideals and developments. I enjoy the new challenges and people I meet around country, it is truly growing experience, and a joy to me.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Set / UP ON Multiple -Axis milling,  lathe Aluminum parts, Titanium,  alloys steel and inconel


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part can be holding tight tolerances while working under deadlines, but I stay focused, double-check my measurements, and take my time to make sure the quality is right.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I see the work environment as safety focused, team-oriented, and quality. Everyone works together to meet production goals while maintaining high standards.”

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day involves reviewing work orders, setting up machines, running parts, and performing inspections to make sure everything meets specifications.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Stability!!! Travel free, hotel paid for. If you drive, they will pay you for your mileage. Easy jobs, just have to stay focused and do what you came to do, work!! 


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Walking up early, and then rushing you to get to the van, if they are taking you to a job, other then that, everything is great

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great, different cultures. Different people from other parts of the world or states great

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Wake up, go to work, get off, they might go to Walmart twice a week, and if there is a gym around go do that! Then bed!!!  Back at it again.

This is a job for people who only care about the paycheck. The clients want us to shut up and feed the machine, locals are generally hostile, there is no room to ever move up, and we get no benefits to speak of. Clients are typically calling us because they mismanaged themselves into a jam. They put us in some pretty bad hotels sometimes, 45 minute drives from hotel to job site are not abnormal, and I have been put in a super 8, and later in the bad part of Milwaukee. It is also almost exclusively mass production shops. 

I have had assignments where my take home was over $2k a week, and hotel is covered, but it comes at a cost.

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