About Us

Built by a Machinist. Driven by Precision.

At Talent Direct Innovations (TDI), we don’t send you "button-pushers"—we deliver shop-floor talent ready to make an immediate impact.

Founded by a former machinist, TDI is a specialized direct-hire recruiting agency built specifically for the CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and aerospace & defense industries. We know firsthand the difference between an operator and someone who can dial in a complex 5-axis setup, optimize Mastercam code, or hold tight tolerances on high-value parts.

We speak the exact language of the shop floor: G-code, setups, GD&T, tooling, and cycle times. Why Shop Owners & Manufacturers Partner with TDI

Machinist-Led Screening: Every technical candidate is thoroughly vetted by professionals who actually understand the work, ensuring you only interview qualified talent.
100% Contingent Option: Zero upfront cost or risk. You only pay when we successfully place the right candidate on your shop floor.
Extended Placement Guarantee: We back our placements with an industry-leading replacement guarantee, giving you complete peace of mind.
Targeted Speed: We deliver rapid turnaround on critical direct-hire positions across LA County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire.

We Fill The Following Skilled Positions MACHINING & SETUP 5-Axis Setup & Machinists CNC Lathe & Mill Setup Techs Mastercam / CAM Programmers Swiss Lathe Specialists QUALITY & ENGINEERING CMM Programmers (PC-DMIS) First Article Inspectors (FAIR) Quality Control Inspectors QA Managers & Engineers *Process & Tooling Engineers

OPERATIONS & ASSEMBLY Mechanical Assemblers Shop Supervisors & Leads Maintenance Mechanics TIG / MIG Certified Welders Production Schedulers Shipping & Receiving Leads / Material Handlers ***If you don't see your specific open role listed, please contact TDI directly. We specialize in custom talent sourcing tailored to your shop's exact setup, tolerances, and G-code requirements.