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Hiring Event Celebrates National Skilled Trades Day with Jobs, Training, and Community Cookout

In recognition of National Skilled Trades Day, QPS Employment Group is hosting a Milwaukee‑area Hiring Event on Wednesday, May 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the QPS West Allis office. The event will bring together job seekers, training opportunities, and community connections, all in one place.

The hiring event will feature immediate opportunities in both skilled trades and general labor roles, along with professional development sessions led by QPS’s Learning & Development team. Attendees are encouraged to stop in anytime throughout the day. Resumes are encouraged but not required.

Positions Available

QPS recruiters will be actively hiring for:

  • Skilled Trades Positions:
    • Welders
    • Maintenance Mechanics
  • General Labor Positions:
    • Assembly
    • Machine Operators

Free Learning & Development Sessions

These sessions are open to all attendees, including those who want to sharpen their skills before entering the job market. Training sessions will be held throughout the day:

  • 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. – Interviewing Like a Skilled Trades Professional
    Learn how to demonstrate professional judgment, safety awareness, reliability, and decision‑making—qualities that matter most in skilled trades hiring.
  • 1:00 p.m. – Put Your Energy Where It Counts
    A practical session on focusing effort where candidates have real influence: preparation, communication, presentation, and mindset.
  • 4:00 p.m. – Starting Safe in Manufacturing
    Covers essential safety fundamentals every new manufacturing employee should know.

Individuals interested only in attending training sessions are welcome to join.

Food & Community

To round out the day, QPS will be grilling in the afternoon. Applicants, clients, and community partners are invited to stop by, enjoy lunch, and connect with the QPS team.

How to Attend & Register

To help balance traffic throughout the day, QPS is using the Indeed Hiring Event platform for advance registration.

Attendees may also walk in during event hours.

Register here: https://intsignup.indeed.com/interview/2d013821-f406-4a1f-aed9-3df02dcbb11b?from=email

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