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“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” "By the grace of God I am what I am."

Pennsylvania, USA
Joined November 2010
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Even when you seem to be enjoying something else, God is the actual source of your joy, the thing you love is from him 😁💕
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⚡ The Secret Recruiters Don’t Share Here’s what recruiters won’t say: they’re chasing commissions, not careers. I flip the script by focusing on long-term fit—because placing the right machinist in the right shop is the only way both sides win. In Kipe Recruiting; direct hire
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🔑 Results > Resumes I don’t chase polished resumes—I chase proof. If you can deliver on the floor, that’s what counts. In Kipe Recruiting; direct hire contract opportunities drive long-term success. 👉 kiperecruiting.com #machinistlife #jobsearch #bluecollarlife
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⚠️ Loyalty? Only Until the Bill Comes Too many machinists give their all to companies that would replace them tomorrow. My job? Match them with employers that see their value long-term. In Kipe Recruiting; direct hire contract opportunities drive long-term success. 👉
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⚡ Stealing the Best Talent Since Day One Competition is tough. Your HR team might hate me, but my clients don’t. I find the machinists who raise production and take your shop to the next level. 👉 kiperecruiting.com #machinistlife #jobsearch #bluecollarlife
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Happy employees aren’t hired—they’re led. Imagine looking back and saying this was the moment everything changed. The chance to step into something bigger is right here. 💼 👉 kiperecruiting.com/jobs #careergoals #dreambig #levelup #futureopportunities #kiperecruiting
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Great teams start with one truth: talent is everywhere. What if THIS moment was the turning point? Your next chapter starts the second you decide to act. 💼 👉 Begin here: kiperecruiting.com/jobs #dreambig #nextlevel #lifechanging #careergoals #kiperecruiting #opportunities
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Ghosted again? When candidates disappear, it usually points to gaps in communication, timing, or experience. Instead of taking it personally, dig into the “why” 👉 Looking for your next opportunity? Browse open roles here: kiperecruiting.com/jobs #nextchapterstartsnow
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Recruiting at the Convenience of Your Time What if hiring your next rockstar only took 10 minutes of your time? ⏱ Yes, “that’s it.” Fast doesn’t mean sloppy. In Kipe Recruiting; direct hire contract opportunities drive long-term success. 👉
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What Your Best Machinists Really Want Your best machinist wants respect, not pizza. 🍕 Because they craft real value—you should treat them the same way. In Kipe Recruiting; direct hire contract opportunities drive long-term success. 👉 kiperecruiting.com #machinistlife
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When Machines Sit Idle, Profits Slip Away Your CNC sat there idled, not because of the tech—but because of talent. No operator means no output. 🏭 In Kipe Recruiting; direct hire contract opportunities drive long-term success. 👉 kiperecruiting.com #machinistlife
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Recruiting Partnerships, Not Transactions Here’s the reality—most recruiters disappear after the first hire. We don’t. 🤝 We’re in it for the long haul—onboarding support, retention insights, culture alignment. In Kipe Recruiting; direct hire contract opportunities drive
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Retention Starts Before the Exit Interview So, your favorite machinist is already interviewing somewhere else… and you don’t even know it yet. 👀 Want to stop silent departures before they happen? In Kipe Recruiting; direct hire contract opportunities drive long-term
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Skip the pitch. Ask the right questions. Imagine if THIS scroll was the one that opened the right door. The choice is yours: pass by… or step into your next chapter. 💼 👉 kiperecruiting.com/jobs Hashtags: #nextchapter #lifechanging #dreambig #careeropportunities s
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1 question. Better hires. Think about opening a door you didn’t know existed… and finding your future on the other side. That door? It’s right here. 💼 👉 Start now: kiperecruiting.com/jobs #dreambig #newbeginnings #lifechanging #futureopportunities s #kiperecruiting
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Imagine this: 30 days from now, you could be in your new job instead of scrolling past one. ✨ Opportunities don’t knock — they’re waiting for you at Kipe Recruiting. 👉 Explore openings: kiperecruiting.com/jobs #DreamJobLoading #WorkWithKipe #CareerOpportunities #FreshStart
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If your CNC operator doesn’t know how to properly set offsets, you’re burning cash. 💸 One small setup error can tank an entire run. I see it constantly: rushed setups, skipped in-process checks, and the myth that speed beats precision. It doesn’t. At Kipe Recruiting, we vet
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✨ Machinists aren’t unicorns. They exist. ✨ The real challenge? Creating a shop culture that attracts and keeps them. It’s not about finding “mythical talent” — it’s about building the environment where the best want to stay. 👀 What’s one thing your shop is doing to stand out
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Most recruiters are stuck in the past 👀 But here’s the surprising reason machinists keep choosing Kipe Recruiting. Shops: idle machines don’t make money. Machinists: you deserve respect, not button-pushing. 👉 DM me or hit the link in my bio to connect. Let’s build something
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👉 “CNC Shops Are Dying?” Or maybe they’re just starving for real talent. Everyone’s quick to blame “the economy” when a shop can’t keep up. Truth is, most shops aren’t dying—they’re understaffed. Machines sit idle because no one’s filling the seats. That’s where I come in. I
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Just had a call with a machinist who’s been running everything from Haas to Mazak since the ‘90s—he’s looking for a shop that values his skills and treats him like more than a button-pusher. This is the kind of loyalty you earn by offering real benefits and respect. If you’re a
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