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    First Call.
    First of Mind.

    Join the industrial recruiting community where your network is your advantage.

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    Employers: Post a role for free → Hire in 72 Hours

    First Call. First of Mind.

    Your industrial recruiting partner. We connect top-tier talent with the companies that need them most, across compressed air, pumps, HVAC, automation, and beyond.

    Your Network Works

    Connect with Peers

    Build relationships with hiring managers, engineers, and leaders across industrial sectors.

    Access Opportunities

    Get matched to roles before they hit job boards. Your network is your unfair advantage.

    Grow Your Career

    From first placement to long-term career growth, stay connected to what matters.

    The Process

    1

    Join the Network

    2

    AI Matches Opportunities

    3

    Direct Connection

    4

    Interview Scheduled

    5

    Placement Complete

    6

    Ongoing Network Access

    Why Top Industrial Talent?

    Not your typical recruiter.

    Traditional Recruiting
    Top Industrial Talent
    Generic job boards
    Curated 500+ member network
    Resume keyword matching
    AI-powered skill + culture matching
    30-60 day average fill time
    Interviews in as little as 72 hours
    Transactional placement
    Ongoing network membership
    No industry specialization
    8 specialized industrial markets
    One-size-fits-all approach
    Community-driven, owner-led
    Manual outreach only
    AI tools + human expertise
    Lose touch after placement
    Lifetime network access
    Exclusive Search Only

    5 years, not 90 days.

    Most recruiters back a placement for 90 days. On exclusive search, I stand behind mine for up to five years.

    Let's get on a call and I'll walk you through exactly how it works.

    By The Numbers

    500+
    Network Members
    72hr
    Interview Scheduling
    8
    Specialized Markets
    96%
    Placement Rate

    Success Stories

    Real placements. Real results.

    Plant Manager

    Placed in 14 days

    Increased production efficiency 23%

    "Matt understood exactly what we needed before we did."

    Compressed Air

    Regional Sales Director

    Placed in 9 days

    Grew territory revenue 40% in year one

    "The network effect is real. Best hire we have made."

    Pumps & Systems

    Service Operations Lead

    Placed in 21 days

    Reduced service response time by 35%

    "Finally, a recruiter who speaks our language."

    Industrial Services
    Atlas Copco
    Ingersoll Rand
    Parker Hannifin
    Sullair
    Gardner Denver
    Kaeser

    What The Community Says

    "Matt placed our VP of Operations in 12 days. No other recruiter came close."

    Sarah K., HR Director

    "The network approach changed how we think about hiring. We are not just filling seats anymore."

    James T., Plant Manager

    "72 hours to our first interview. Unbelievable speed without sacrificing quality."

    Mike R., CEO

    "Finally a recruiter who understands compressed air. That alone saved us months."

    Lisa M., Operations VP

    "Joined as a candidate, got placed in 3 weeks, and now I refer others. The network works."

    David P., Sales Engineer

    "Matt does not just match resumes. He matches culture and ambition."

    Karen W., Hiring Manager

    "Matt placed our VP of Operations in 12 days. No other recruiter came close."

    Sarah K., HR Director

    "The network approach changed how we think about hiring. We are not just filling seats anymore."

    James T., Plant Manager

    "72 hours to our first interview. Unbelievable speed without sacrificing quality."

    Mike R., CEO

    "Finally a recruiter who understands compressed air. That alone saved us months."

    Lisa M., Operations VP

    "Joined as a candidate, got placed in 3 weeks, and now I refer others. The network works."

    David P., Sales Engineer

    "Matt does not just match resumes. He matches culture and ambition."

    Karen W., Hiring Manager

    Meet Your Next Hire

    ID: 847291

    Senior Field Service Technician

    Technician
    Compressed AirHouston, TX12 years
    • Atlas Copco & Ingersoll Rand certified
    • VSD troubleshooting specialist
    • 97% first-call fix rate
    Hire Now

    ID: 623854

    Service Manager

    Service Manager
    HVACChicago, IL15 years
    • Manages team of 18 technicians
    • Grew service revenue 40% YoY
    • Commercial chiller expertise
    Hire Now

    ID: 518472

    Territory Sales Engineer

    Sales
    PumpsAtlanta, GA8 years
    • Consistently exceeds quota 120%+
    • Centrifugal & positive displacement
    • Strong municipal relationships
    Hire Now

    ID: 934716

    Regional Sales Director

    Sales Management
    AutomationDetroit, MI18 years
    • Built $12M territory from scratch
    • PLC & motion control background
    • Leads team of 6 sales engineers
    Hire Now

    ID: 285639

    Lead Maintenance Technician

    Technician
    VacuumPhoenix, AZ10 years
    • Busch & Edwards certified
    • Semiconductor clean room experience
    • Preventive maintenance program design
    Hire Now

    ID: 741028

    Branch Service Manager

    Service Manager
    Compressed AirDallas, TX14 years
    • P&L responsibility $4M+
    • Reduced warranty claims 35%
    • Rotary screw & centrifugal systems
    Hire Now

    ID: 392847

    Senior Sales Representative

    Sales
    HVACLos Angeles, CA11 years
    • Data center cooling specialist
    • $3M annual quota achievement
    • Strong contractor network
    Hire Now

    ID: 605183

    VP of Sales

    Sales Management
    PumpsCharlotte, NC22 years
    • Scaled sales org from 8 to 35
    • M&A integration experience
    • Industrial & municipal markets
    Hire Now

    ID: 847291

    Senior Field Service Technician

    Technician
    Compressed AirHouston, TX12 years
    • Atlas Copco & Ingersoll Rand certified
    • VSD troubleshooting specialist
    • 97% first-call fix rate
    Hire Now

    ID: 623854

    Service Manager

    Service Manager
    HVACChicago, IL15 years
    • Manages team of 18 technicians
    • Grew service revenue 40% YoY
    • Commercial chiller expertise
    Hire Now

    ID: 518472

    Territory Sales Engineer

    Sales
    PumpsAtlanta, GA8 years
    • Consistently exceeds quota 120%+
    • Centrifugal & positive displacement
    • Strong municipal relationships
    Hire Now

    ID: 934716

    Regional Sales Director

    Sales Management
    AutomationDetroit, MI18 years
    • Built $12M territory from scratch
    • PLC & motion control background
    • Leads team of 6 sales engineers
    Hire Now

    ID: 285639

    Lead Maintenance Technician

    Technician
    VacuumPhoenix, AZ10 years
    • Busch & Edwards certified
    • Semiconductor clean room experience
    • Preventive maintenance program design
    Hire Now

    ID: 741028

    Branch Service Manager

    Service Manager
    Compressed AirDallas, TX14 years
    • P&L responsibility $4M+
    • Reduced warranty claims 35%
    • Rotary screw & centrifugal systems
    Hire Now

    ID: 392847

    Senior Sales Representative

    Sales
    HVACLos Angeles, CA11 years
    • Data center cooling specialist
    • $3M annual quota achievement
    • Strong contractor network
    Hire Now

    ID: 605183

    VP of Sales

    Sales Management
    PumpsCharlotte, NC22 years
    • Scaled sales org from 8 to 35
    • M&A integration experience
    • Industrial & municipal markets
    Hire Now

    Your Competitive Advantage

    Resume Builder

    Build ATS-optimized resumes tailored to industrial roles

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    Compressed Air Tools

    Calculators and resources for compressed air professionals

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    How We Use AI

    AI-powered sourcing from 1B+ profiles with human judgment

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    Work Force Tools

    Free Compressed Air Work Force Tools

    Pick a tool, type your numbers, get an instant best-practice verdict — benchmarked against 2,678 verified CAGI models and backed by ISO, CAGI, DOE, and Compressed Air Challenge standards. No spreadsheets, no formulas.

    Technician Tools

    16 tools

    Rate specific power vs. 2,678 CAGI models, size systems in SCFM, check oil carryover, convert BHP↔SCFM, pick the right ISO 8573-1 class, and run quick field conversions.

    Open tools

    Service Manager Tools

    16 analyzers + guides

    Score account health, model downtime cost, estimate leak load, compare VSD vs. fixed-speed control, and size receivers — plus audit checklists and leadership guides.

    Open tools

    Salesperson Tools

    6 tools

    Build a customer-ready savings proposal with the Zero-to-Hero Proposal Builder — plus control-strategy advice, header-pressure savings, and cost of air.

    Open tools

    AirSpec Compare

    600+ CAGI models

    Every CAGI-verified compressor, in one place. Search 600+ machines, compare specific power head-to-head, and size your whole system with ECM payback rankings.

    Open tools

    Eight Specialized Markets

    Compressed Air & Gas

    Compressed Air & Gas

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    Pumps & Systems

    Pumps & Systems

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    Vacuum & Blowers

    Vacuum & Blowers

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    HVAC & Refrigeration

    HVAC & Refrigeration

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    PLC & Automation

    PLC & Automation

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    Industrial M&E

    Industrial M&E

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    Manufacturing Leadership

    Manufacturing Leadership

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    Power Generation

    Power Generation

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    Meet the Owners

    Matt Hensley

    With over 15 years in manufacturing and industrial operations, I saw firsthand how the right hire transforms a business, and how the wrong recruiting process wastes everyone's time.

    That's why I built Top Industrial Talent. Not as another staffing agency, but as a specialized recruiting community where industrial professionals connect, refer, and grow together.

    Every placement we make comes through trusted relationships, deep market knowledge, and a genuine understanding of what it takes to succeed in industrial roles.

    100+ industrial placements. Techs to VPs and COOs. No logos needed.

    - Matt Hensley, Owner & CEO

    Grace Hensley

    As Co-Owner and Head of Talent Operations, I ensure every candidate and client receives a personal, high-touch experience from first conversation to successful placement.

    I oversee our talent pipeline, coordinate with hiring managers, and make sure no detail falls through the cracks. Our candidates aren't just résumés. They're people with careers we care about.

    Together with Matt, we've built a recruiting firm rooted in relationships, transparency, and deep industry knowledge.

    - Grace Hensley, Co-Owner & Head of Talent Operations

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