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As a leading recruiting and professional services company supporting Buffalo’s top businesses, we help job seekers and hiring managers secure all types of positions — short-term contracts, long-term contracts, and permanent hires. While we pride ourselves on helping qualified candidates fill all types of positions, these are some of the industries where we go above and beyond.

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Controls Engineer

Buffalo, NY

Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and support PLC and HMI programs for automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.?Program, configure, and optimize FANUC industrial robots and CRX collaborative robots (CRX30i preferred) for assembly, material handling, inspection, or process automation applications.?Design, integrate, and validate machine vision systems for inspection, guidance, part verification, and process control.?Perform sensor, I/O, and safety validation activities including troubleshooting field devices, safety circuits, interlocks, and network communications.?Support equipment installation, startup, debugging, and commissioning activities at manufacturing facilities.?Ensure automation systems comply with General Motors automation standards (GCCS/GCCH) and customer specifications.?Collaborate with manufacturing, controls, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve production issues and improve equipment performance.?Conduct system testing, FATs, SATs, and production readiness reviews prior to launch.?Troubleshoot PLC, robot, vision, networking, and electrical issues to minimize downtime and support manufacturing operations.?Create and maintain controls documentation including electrical schematics, I/O lists, safety validation reports, and operating procedures.?Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, quality, reliability, and automation performance.$40/hr to $58/hrExact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Process Engineer

Buffalo, NY

Day-to-Day Responsibilities?Support daily production and manufacturing operations on the plant floor?Troubleshoot equipment, process, and quality issues?Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to solve problems?Monitor production performance and identify improvement opportunities?Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, and efficiency?Support new equipment installations, launches, and process changes?Analyze downtime and implement corrective actions to improve uptime?Create and update process documentation and work instructions?Train operators and maintenance teams on new equipment and processes?Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction effortsTypical Week30-40% Production floor support & troubleshooting20-30% Continuous improvement projects15-20% New equipment/process implementation10-15% Documentation, meetings, and data analysis5-10% Vendor coordination and trainingWhat Success Looks Like?Production lines run efficiently with minimal downtime?Equipment issues are quickly identified and resolved?Safety, quality, and production goals are consistently met?Lean improvements result in measurable productivity gains?New equipment and process launches are completed successfullyWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Driller Helper – Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

We are seeking hardworking, dependable individuals who enjoy working outdoors, traveling to different job sites, and performing physically demanding work. This is a hands-on position that supports field operations on construction, infrastructure, transportation, and environmental projects. No prior industry experience is required? candidates with strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.This is not a desk job. Team members should expect early mornings, long days in varying weather conditions, frequent travel, and physically intensive work in the field.What You’ll Do?Travel with a field crew to project sites throughout the region.?Assist with drilling, sampling, and subsurface exploration activities.?Load, unload, move, and organize equipment, tools, materials, and samples.?Lift, carry, and handle heavy equipment and materials regularly.?Support installation of monitoring equipment and field instrumentation.?Perform site setup, utility clearances, site reconnaissance, and general labor tasks.?Collect, label, and document soil, rock, and other field samples.?Maintain daily field reports, logs, and project documentation.?Assist with routine maintenance, cleaning, fueling, and repairs of trucks, trailers, and equipment.?Follow all safety procedures and participate in daily safety meetings.?Work closely with crew members to complete projects efficiently and safely.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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Why Work With Insight Global?

Services in Buffalo and Beyond

We’re a staffing agency and recruiting agency that serves Buffalo with great care and determination. We focus on understanding our client’s business, goals and needs so that we can consistently present highly qualified candidates and smart solutions.

Client Reviews

Insight Global has been our key supplier of domestic talent for years. Now that we’re recruiting internationally, IG has done extraordinarily well. They’re fast, the candidate quality is outstanding, and the customer service is exceptional.
Head of Vendor ManagementPluto TV
While our partnership with IG is newer, we’ve had nothing but positive experiences. We’ve been able to operate transparently as partners & feel supported by IG. The IG team has acted quickly when needed & has remained flexible for us as our needs change.
Bre G.NIKE, Inc.
Insight Global is always in tune with my needs & works diligently to find the right candidates; not just a volume of candidates.
Shawn B.T-Mobile
Insight Global’s team aided in making a seemingly impossible task possible. They provided valuable insights in the conception & architecture of how we’d tackle a large hiring push & through close partnership, they pivoted & worked with us as needs changed.
Tim S.Macy’s Inc.
My contacts at Insight Global have been friendly, helpful & listen to our needs. They have been flexible & helpful when short timelines were provided them. The candidates provided were qualified & teachable.
Rayna W.Kellogg Company
Insight Global has been great to work with–getting us qualified candidates SO quickly that have been perfect culture fits for our team. We tried to fill some of these positions on our own for months, & Insight Global helped us fill them in under a week!
Cassie F.Frontline Education

Helping College Grads from Around New York

As a top staffing and professional services company serving the Buffalo metro area, we take great pride in enabling college graduates from Buffalo, Rochester, New York City, and elsewhere around the state take their next step in life. Whether it’s helping you get a job, or finding where you fit at Insight Global, we’re passionate about helping grads from University at Buffalo, Buffalo State, Canisius, D’Youville University, SUNY Erie, and the many other great colleges and universities in and around New York.

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Partnering with a staffing agency can save you money and time while providing access to the best talent. Insight Global’s recruiting force of more than 3,000 recruiters and account managers curates the most qualified job applicants through our knowledge of local job markets and referral networks. Once engaged, our team identifies the strongest candidates, handles the interview process, reference checks, and even the onboarding process. Beyond the search, we are true partners, offering solutions for driving employee retention and company culture.

How quickly can you staff my open position?

Depending on interview availability and decision-making, we typically identify and screen candidates in 24-48 hours. Onboarding for consultant assignments takes as little as 1-3 days, but the typical timeframe for interviews, onboarding, and in the door working is 1-3 weeks.

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