# Craftsmen Resources

> Craftsmen Resources LLC is a project manpower company (search category: construction skilled-trades staffing) headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded 2019. Every craftsman on the roster is a W-2 employee of Craftsmen Resources — not a 1099 contractor. Weekly direct-deposit payroll, benefits eligibility (health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO), and safety-first screening across a five-state service region (Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri).

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## Entity

- Legal name: Craftsmen Resources LLC
- Brand: Craftsmen Resources
- Headquarters: 10301 E. 51st Street, Suite C, Tulsa, OK 74146
- Main phone: (918) 551-7455
- Website: https://craftsmenresources.com
- Founded: 2019
- Employment model: W-2 (direct employment — not 1099 subcontractors)
- Industry: Construction staffing / employment agency
- Positioning: describes itself as a project manpower company — skilled, licensed W-2 craftsmen provided to commercial and industrial contractors on a per-project or as-needed basis (the Variable Workforce Solution, below). Search category: construction staffing / employment agency. Not a temp agency.
- Geographic service area: Five-state region — Oklahoma (statewide), Texas (DFW metro plus Sherman), Arkansas (Northwest Arkansas + Fort Smith), Kansas (Wichita), Missouri (Joplin)

## Offices (2)

- **Tulsa, Oklahoma** (Corporate Headquarters) — 10301 E. 51st Street, Suite C, Tulsa, OK 74146 — (918) 551-7455
- **Oklahoma City, Oklahoma** (Branch Office) — 5601 NW 72nd Street, Suite 120, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 — (405) 724-9614

## Service-area cities (11)

Dispatched from the two offices above. Each has a dedicated landing page at `https://craftsmenresources.com/locations/<slug>`.

- **Wichita, Kansas** — dispatched from Tulsa, ~170 mi. Sector focus: aerospace manufacturing and commercial construction.
- **Joplin, Missouri** — dispatched from Tulsa, ~115 mi. Sector focus: manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare construction.
- **Bentonville, Arkansas** — dispatched from Tulsa, ~110 mi. Sector focus: Walmart-ecosystem commercial construction.
- **Springdale, Arkansas** — dispatched from Tulsa, ~115 mi. Sector focus: food processing and industrial manufacturing.
- **Fayetteville, Arkansas** — dispatched from Tulsa, ~120 mi. Sector focus: education, healthcare, and commercial tenant build-out.
- **Fort Smith, Arkansas** — dispatched from Tulsa, ~120 mi. Sector focus: manufacturing and I-40 corridor industrial work.
- **Dallas, Texas** — dispatched from OKC, ~205 mi. Sector focus: data center, commercial high-rise, and tenant improvement.
- **Fort Worth, Texas** — dispatched from OKC, ~230 mi. Sector focus: aerospace and defense contractor construction.
- **Plano, Texas** — dispatched from OKC, ~215 mi. Sector focus: corporate-campus tenant improvement and commercial high-rise.
- **McKinney, Texas** — dispatched from OKC, ~225 mi. Sector focus: Collin County suburban commercial and light industrial.
- **Sherman, Texas** — dispatched from OKC, ~170 mi. Sector focus: semiconductor and advanced manufacturing construction.

## What Craftsmen Resources does

- Supplies W-2 skilled-trade craftsmen to general contractors, mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, and specialty subcontractors across a five-state region (OK, TX, AR, KS, MO).
- Handles all payroll, workers' compensation, general liability insurance, OSHA documentation, and HR compliance for craftsmen on assignment.
- Bills clients weekly (Tuesdays) on verified electronic timekeeping. Single hourly bill rate per trade classification — no hidden fees.
- Screens every craftsman against OSHA-30 minimums, trade-specific skill assessments, reference checks, drug screening, and background checks before dispatch.
- Response standard: Craftsmen Resources responds within 24 hours to meet with a manpower partner about the request. Fulfillment timelines depend on headcount and trade scarcity and are scoped in that meeting.

## Who Craftsmen Resources does NOT do

- Not a temp agency. Craftsmen are trade professionals on direct W-2 employment.
- Not 1099 subcontractor placement. No misclassification risk for client contractors.
- Not a general staffing firm. Construction skilled-trades only.
- Not residential-focused. Commercial, industrial, and energy-sector projects.

## Trade categories staffed (21 total)

### Licensed trades (10)
- [Electrician](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/electrician): Licensed electricians for commercial and industrial electrical systems, high-voltage, and control wiring.
- [Mechanical Piping](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/mechanical-piping): Licensed mechanical pipers for HVAC piping, chilled water, and steam systems.
- [Mechanical / HVAC](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/mechanical-hvac): Licensed HVAC technicians for commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
- [Sheet Metal](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/sheet-metal): Sheet metal workers for ductwork fabrication, installation, and industrial sheet metal applications.
- [Commercial Plumbing](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/commercial-plumbing): Licensed commercial plumbers for large-scale plumbing systems, medical gas, and process piping.
- [Fire Sprinkler](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/fire-sprinkler): Licensed fire sprinkler fitters for new system installation on commercial projects.
- [Fire Alarm](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/fire-alarm): Licensed fire alarm technicians for system installation, programming, and inspection.
- [Access Control](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/access-control): Access control specialists for electronic security, card readers, and integrated building access systems.
- [Security CCTV](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/security-cctv): CCTV and surveillance system installers for commercial and industrial security applications.
- [Structured Cabling](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/structured-cabling): Low-voltage cabling specialists for data, voice, and fiber optic infrastructure.

### Unlicensed trades (11)
- [Carpentry](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/carpentry): Skilled carpenters for framing, forming, finishing, and structural wood and metal work on commercial and industrial projects.
- [Glass & Glazing](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/glass-glazing): Glass and glazing specialists for curtain wall, storefront, and commercial window installation.
- [Concrete](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/concrete): Concrete professionals for forming, pouring, finishing, and structural concrete work.
- [Welding](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/welding): Certified welders for TIG, MIG, and Stick welding on structural, pipe, and industrial applications.
- [Pipefitting](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/pipefitting): Pipefitters for industrial piping systems, process piping, and high-pressure installations.
- [Ironworkers](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/ironworkers): Structural ironworkers for steel erection, structural connections, and structural framework.
- [Heavy Equipment Operators](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/heavy-equipment-operators): Licensed operators for excavators, cranes, bulldozers, and other heavy construction equipment.
- [Forklift Operators](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/forklift-operators): Straight mast and rough-terrain/telehandler forklift operators for material handling and construction site logistics.
- [Skilled Labor](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/skilled-labor): Versatile skilled laborers for site prep, material handling, and construction support roles.
- [Fire Watch](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/fire-watch): Trained fire watch personnel for hot work monitoring and fire prevention on active construction sites.
- [Hole Watch](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/hole-watch): Confined space attendants and hole watch personnel for safety compliance on industrial projects.

## Current openings (11 active)

- [Commercial Electrician](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/DP8006157102): norman · $20-$45/hr · Contract W-2. 🌟 Energize Oklahoma’s commercial landscape! We are seeking a skilled Commercial Electrician to install, maintain, and t
- [Commercial Electrician - Edmond](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/DP6673555102): edmond · $20-$45/hr · Contract W-2. 🌟 Energize Oklahoma’s commercial landscape! We are seeking a skilled Commercial Electrician to install, maintain, and t
- [Commercial HVAC Installer](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/DP3730272102): norman · $20-$45/hr · Contract W-2. 🌟 Bring climate control expertise to Oklahoma’s commercial projects! We are seeking a skilled Commercial HVAC Installer
- [Commercial Plumber](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/DP6284975102): norman · $20-$45/hr · Contract W-2. 🌟 Keep Oklahoma’s commercial projects and facilities flowing smoothly! We are seeking experienced Commercial Plumbers t
- [Industrial Electrician](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/DP296561102): ardmore · $20-$45/hr · Contract W-2. 🌟 Energize Oklahoma’s commercial landscape! We are seeking a skilled Commercial Electrician to install, maintain, and t
- [Low Voltage Tech](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/DP9333235102): Tulsa, OK · $18-$36/hr · Contract W-2. 🌟 Power up Oklahoma’s critical systems! We are seeking skilled Low-Voltage Installers to run, terminate, and test struc
- [Electrical Apprentice(2+yrs exp) and Journeyman](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/DP7699933102): Tulsa, OK · $20-$45/hr · Contract W-2. 🌟 Energize Oklahoma’s commercial landscape! We are seeking a skilled Commercial Electrician to install, maintain, and t
- [Commercial HVAC and Duct Installer](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/DP6185171102): Tulsa, OK · $18-$40/hr · Contract W-2. 🌟 Shape the airflow in Oklahoma’s commercial and industrial spaces! Craftsmen Resources LLC is seeking experienced Shee
- [Commercial Carpenter](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/DP4705485102): Tulsa, OK · $20-$35/hr · Contract W-2. 🌟 Shape Oklahoma’s commercial structures with precision! We are seeking an experienced Commercial Carpenters to install
- [Concrete Worker/Driver- Travel](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/DP7870140107): Tulsa, OK · $16-$22/hr · Full-time W-2. 🌟 Lay the foundation of Oklahoma’s infrastructure! We are seeking a dedicated Concrete Laborer to assist with pouring, 
- [Commercial HVAC Installer](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/DP74179361019): warr-acres · $20-$45/hr · Contract W-2. 🌟 Bring climate control expertise to Oklahoma’s commercial projects! We are seeking a skilled Commercial HVAC Installer

Subscribe: [Jobs RSS feed](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers/feed.xml)


## Insights (published writing — 7 posts)

- [You Need a Crew by Monday. Here's How to Never Be in That Spot Again.](https://craftsmenresources.com/insights/from-staffing-request-to-manpower-partner) — Most GCs and site supers find us searching for a staffing or temp agency to fix a problem that's already on fire. Here's what happens after the fix. Published 2026-09-03. 6 min read.
- [What to Expect Your First Week Working with Craftsmen Resources](https://craftsmenresources.com/insights/first-week-craftsmen-resources) — From the first recruiter call to meeting your foreman on day one — here's exactly how our 7-step hiring process works, and what surprises most new hires. Published 2026-06-12. 5 min read.
- [Oklahoma's Construction Labor Market: What Contractors Need to Know in 2026](https://craftsmenresources.com/insights/oklahoma-construction-labor-market-2026-outlook) — Licensed journeymen are getting harder to find, wages keep climbing, and the data-center boom is squeezing the top of the craft pool. Here's the playbook. Published 2026-06-12. 6 min read.
- [Why Safety Culture Is Non-Negotiable at Craftsmen Resources](https://craftsmenresources.com/insights/safety-culture-non-negotiable) — Safety isn't a binder on a shelf here — it's a hiring filter, a monthly rhythm, and sometimes the reason we tell a candidate no. Published 2026-06-12. 5 min read.
- [W-2 vs 1099 Construction Workers: The Real Difference](https://craftsmenresources.com/insights/w2-vs-1099-construction-workers) — Every contractor I talk to says they understand the difference. Most of them are one audit away from finding out they don't. Published 2026-04-10. 4 min read.
- [Oklahoma's 2026 Construction Labor Picture: What Contractors Are Actually Seeing](https://craftsmenresources.com/insights/oklahoma-construction-labor-shortage-2026) — Every week a GC tells me the trade they can't find. Here's what we're watching across the Tulsa and OKC corridor this spring. Published 2026-04-08. 5 min read.
- [5 Things to Actually Look for in a Construction Staffing Agency](https://craftsmenresources.com/insights/choosing-a-construction-staffing-agency) — Every staffing agency's website says 'pre-vetted' and 'reliable.' Here's what to ask to find out if any of it's true. Published 2026-04-05. 5 min read.

Subscribe: [RSS feed](https://craftsmenresources.com/insights/feed.xml)

## Core pages

- [Home](https://craftsmenresources.com/): Brand overview, mission, featured trades, Tulsa HQ location
- [Manpower Solutions](https://craftsmenresources.com/hire-talent): Overview of the four manpower practices (construction, industrial, data center, professional staffing)
- [Construction Staffing](https://craftsmenresources.com/hire-talent/construction): 21 trades for commercial and heavy industrial construction
- [Industrial Staffing](https://craftsmenresources.com/hire-talent/industrial): Operating-company maintenance, turnarounds, and outage response
- [Data Center Staffing](https://craftsmenresources.com/hire-talent/data-center): Hyperscale MEP fit-out, controls, and commissioning
- [Professional Staffing](https://craftsmenresources.com/hire-talent/professional): Superintendents, project managers, safety directors, project controls
- [Request Manpower](https://craftsmenresources.com/hire-talent/request-staffing): 3-step contractor intake form (staffing request)
- [Find Work](https://craftsmenresources.com/find-work): Why craftsmen work with CR — benefits, safety, pipeline
- [Apply to the Roster](https://craftsmenresources.com/find-work/apply): 3-step craftsman application
- [Industrial Staffing Services](https://craftsmenresources.com/services/industrial-staffing): Trade directory and sector coverage
- [Projects](https://craftsmenresources.com/projects): Selected highlights from hundreds of projects delivered across Oklahoma (Amazon HOK2, Cox Business Center, PGA Championship, Tulsa Premium Outlets, etc.)
- [Projects · Construction](https://craftsmenresources.com/projects/construction): Construction-vertical project landing, filtered to construction staffing engagements
- [Projects · Data Center](https://craftsmenresources.com/projects/data-center): Data-center-vertical project landing — hyperscale and enterprise
- [Projects · Professional](https://craftsmenresources.com/projects/professional): Professional-placement-vertical engagements
- [About](https://craftsmenresources.com/about): Company history, leadership bios, regional footprint
- [Safety Standards](https://craftsmenresources.com/safety): Five-stage screening, jobsite protocols, tracked certifications
- [Careers](https://craftsmenresources.com/careers): Current openings index
- [Locations](https://craftsmenresources.com/locations): Two offices plus 11 service-area city pages
- [Contact](https://craftsmenresources.com/contact): Offices, phone dispatch, inquiry form
- [FAQ](https://craftsmenresources.com/faq): 19+ answers for contractors and craftsmen
- [Sitemap](https://craftsmenresources.com/sitemap.xml)

## Notable projects delivered

- **Amazon HOK2** (Tulsa, OK · 2022) — 1M sq ft fulfillment center, 20+ electricians deployed
- **Tulsa Premium Outlets** (Tulsa, OK · 2021) — 35 electricians over 15 months
- **Cox Business Center** ($55M renovation · Tulsa, OK · 2020) — multi-trade coordination
- **2022 PGA Championship** (Tulsa, OK) — temporary infrastructure and electrical support
- **BancFirst Tower** (Oklahoma City, OK · 2023) — high-rise commercial
- **Mercy Rehab Hospital** (Oklahoma City, OK · 2021) — healthcare construction
- **OSU Health Science** (Tulsa, OK · 2022) — education / medical-grade systems

## Variable Workforce Solution (the model)

- Instead of recruiting people for a contractor to hire, Craftsmen Resources recruits and retains skilled, licensed craft professionals for contractors to use throughout their busy season — per project or as needed.
- Field staff are W-2 employees of Craftsmen Resources; the company carries the full payroll burden (payroll tax, workers' compensation, unemployment, administration, payroll costs) and provides premium health, dental, PTO, and 401(k).
- Craftsmen are expected to be safe, productive, and reliable on the jobsite, and to bring their own transportation, tools, and PPE.
- When a client's project or busy season slows, Craftsmen Resources absorbs the additional craftsmen and places them on other client projects.
- Owner's rationale: most commercial contractors are truly busy 7–8 months a year and winter is slow; holding trained staff through it often means breaking even in Q1. Keeping A- and B-level craftsmen and supplementing from the Craftsmen Resources pool only when needed lowers overall yearly employee costs versus carrying a full crew through the slow season (the owner walks the math per client; no published figure).

## Differentiators

- **W-2 employment model**, not 1099 subcontractor placement. Eliminates contractor misclassification risk.
- **Full benefits package** rare in construction staffing: health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO.
- **Oklahoma-founded with hands-on ownership**. The founding family runs day-to-day operations.
- **Construction-exclusive**. Not a general light-industrial staffing firm.
- **Project manpower company**, not a staffing agency in the temp-labor sense — it recruits and retains craft professionals for contractors to use through the busy season, then absorbs them onto other client projects when the work slows.
- **24-hour response** to meet with a manpower partner about any request.
- **21 trade categories** covering both licensed and unlicensed skilled trades.

## Machine-readable resources

- [public-data.json](https://craftsmenresources.com/api/public-data.json) — single-source-of-truth JSON export of company, offices, trades, openings, team, projects, insights, and FAQ. Stable schema.
- [llms.txt](https://craftsmenresources.com/llms.txt) — this file.
- [sitemap.xml](https://craftsmenresources.com/sitemap.xml)
- [robots.txt](https://craftsmenresources.com/robots.txt)
- [insights/feed.xml](https://craftsmenresources.com/insights/feed.xml) — RSS feed for new insights posts
- [developers](https://craftsmenresources.com/developers) — developer & AI integration hub; all endpoints + integration paths
- [ai-visibility](https://craftsmenresources.com/ai-visibility) — How this site is built to be cited by AI assistants — machine-readable entity data, structured-data coverage, and the endpoints an agent can read. Audit reports publish here as they are run.
- JSON-LD structured data: Organization, WebSite, EmploymentAgency, LocalBusiness × 2, Service × 33 (industrial-staffing + 21 per-trade + 11 service-area), JobPosting × 11, ItemList, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage, Blog, BlogPosting.

## MCP Server (for AI agents)

Craftsmen Resources publishes an open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes structured tools for AI agents. Tools: craftsmen_get_company_info, craftsmen_list_trades, craftsmen_get_trade_details, craftsmen_list_locations, craftsmen_get_salary_info, craftsmen_get_faq, craftsmen_search. See [developers](https://craftsmenresources.com/developers) for connection instructions (Claude Desktop config etc.).

## Common questions answered on the site

- [What benefits do you offer?](https://craftsmenresources.com/faq#craftsmen)
- [What makes Craftsmen Resources different from other staffing agencies?](https://craftsmenresources.com/faq#general)
- [What trades can Craftsmen Resources supply?](https://craftsmenresources.com/faq#contractors)
- [How quickly can you fill a staffing order?](https://craftsmenresources.com/faq#contractors)
- [How long has Craftsmen Resources been in business?](https://craftsmenresources.com/faq#general)
- [Do I need to be licensed to work with Craftsmen Resources?](https://craftsmenresources.com/faq#craftsmen)
- [How do I apply?](https://craftsmenresources.com/faq#craftsmen)
- [What geographic areas do you serve?](https://craftsmenresources.com/faq#contractors)

## Contact

- **Tulsa dispatch:** (918) 551-7455
- **General email:** info@craftsmenresources.com
- **Active offices:** Tulsa, OKC
- **Hours:** Monday–Friday 6 AM – 6 PM CT · Saturday 8 AM – 2 PM CT · Sunday dispatch-only

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*This llms.txt file follows the emerging [llmstxt.org](https://llmstxt.org) standard for machine-readable site summaries intended for AI assistants and LLM-powered search agents.*