Word-of-mouth leads in Milwaukee - any advice?

A friend who works at a local manufacturer says there are openings not advertised online. They prefer people who can start within a couple of weeks. Should I visit in person?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 7 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

Keep a list of who you contacted and when. It makes follow-ups easy.