Manufacturing Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a high performance, results driven recruiter. Someone who thrives in fast, moving, competitive environments and excels at identifying, engaging, and securing exceptional talent. This role requires someone who is proactive, intensely competitive, and relentlessly committed to delivering top tier candidates who accelerate organizational growth.

If you are not energized by challenge, competition, and rapid change, this role will not be a match.

Who You Are

You are a hunter — someone who lives for finding and closing elite talent. You navigate complexity with confidence, collaborate effectively, and solve problems from multiple angles. You adapt instantly to shifting priorities and manage several high impact searches at once without losing ---------- ntum.

Your Profile

* Highly competitive and driven to win

* Proactive and intensely results focused

* Strong at deep, introspective problem solving

* Equally strong at collaboration and insight gathering

* Resilient and undaunted by ambiguity

* Agile, fast?moving, and energized by change

* A natural mentor who invests in growth minded, tenacious individuals

* Comfortable juggling multiple initiatives simultaneously

If this does not describe you, please do not apply — this role demands a specific talent profile.
What Energizes You

* Building high performing teams

* Seeing your work translate directly into measurable business success

* Working autonomously while influencing growth across multiple organizations

* Tackling uncharted challenges with creativity and tenacity

* Operating in an environment where urgency, adaptability, and excellence are expected

Impact of the Role

This position offers significant autonomy and direct influence over talent strategy across a diverse portfolio of companies. You will play a critical role in shaping teams that drive operational performance, innovation, and long term growth.

If you are a top tier recruiter who wants to make a massive, visible impact, we want to talk.
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Work Schedule

· Full-time remote position

· Must be available during U.S. Eastern Time business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST)

· Ability to attend virtual meetings with hiring managers and candidates during U.S. working hours

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

· Manage full-cycle recruiting for multiple manufacturing companies.

· Source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook, local networks, industry job boards, and direct outreach.

· Build and maintain candidate pipelines for recurring manufacturing positions.

· Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews.

· Evaluate candidate qualifications, work history, technical skills, and cultural fit.

· Schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.

· Coordinate pre-employment screening, references, and on boarding activities.

Manufacturing Positions Recruited

The recruiter will be responsible for filling positions including but not limited to:

Manufacturing & Skilled Trades

· CNC Machinists

· CNC Programmers

· Manual Machinists

· Toolmakers

· Welders

· Assemblers

· Maintenance Technicians

· Manufacturing Supervisors

· Production Managers

Quality & Engineering

· Quality Inspectors

· Quality Managers

· Manufacturing Engineers

· Process Engineers

· Continuous Improvement Specialists

· Project Managers

Administrative & Office Staff

· Customer Service Representatives

· Sales Coordinators

· Purchasing Personnel

· Administrative Assistants

· Accounting Staff

· Human Resources Personnel

· Marketing Staff

Candidate Management

· Maintain an organized applicant tracking system (ATS).

· Create and manage job postings across multiple platforms.

· Build and maintain talent pools for future openings.

· Provide weekly recruiting reports including:

o Open positions

o Candidate pipeline status

o Time-to-fill metrics

o Interview activity

o Hiring recommendations

Employer Branding

· Assist in developing recruiting content and job advertisements.

· Promote company culture and career opportunities.

· Support social media recruiting initiatives.

· Help establish recruiting processes and best practices across all business units.

Qualifications

Required

· 3+ years of recruiting experience.

· Experience recruiting for manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or skilled trades positions.

· Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

· Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and social media platforms.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Reliable high-speed internet connection and dedicated home office.

Preferred

· Experience recruiting for CNC machining, manufacturing, fabrication, aerospace, defense, or industrial companies.

· Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).

· Knowledge of manufacturing terminology and job functions.

· Experience supporting U.S.-based companies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Number of qualified candidates submitted per opening

· Time-to-fill positions

· Interview-to-offer ratio

· Offer acceptance rate

· Candidate retention after 90 days

· Number of open positions filled per month

· Hiring manager satisfaction

Desired Traits

· Persistent and proactive recruiter

· Strong attention to detail

· Ability to identify high-quality talent quickly

· Comfortable engaging passive candidates

· Results-oriented and accountable

· Strong sense of urgency

· Professional and responsive communicator

Compensation

· Competitive salary based on experience

· Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to successful placements and hiring goals

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the President and works closely with hiring managers across multiple manufacturing companies.