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Contractor - (Contract Employees)

A person or business which provides goods or services to another entity under terms specified in a contract. Unlike an employee, a contractor does not work regularly for a company. In manufacturing environments the "contractor" typically services machinery/equipment such air handling units, custom machinery, etc.


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