Recruiter - Manufacturing

Job Title: Manufacturing Recruiter (Skilled Trades)

Location: Phoenix, AZ or Buffalo, NY (Remote - candidates must be within commuting distance of our offices)
Department: Talent Acquisition
Reports To: Recruiting Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Manufacturing Recruiter to support high-volume hourly and skilled trades hiring for our Goodyear, AZ operations. This role owns the full-cycle recruiting process for production, fabrication, welding, assembly, maintenance, and skilled manufacturing roles in a fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on recruiting role requiring strong sourcing instincts, operational discipline, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions while partnering closely with plant leadership.

Core Responsibilities

High-Volume Recruiting Execution

• Own full-cycle recruiting for hourly and skilled manufacturing roles including:
  • Production Operators
  • Welders / Fabricators
  • Electricians
  • Maintenance Technicians
  • Skilled Trades and Entry-Level Manufacturing roles
• Manage 20–40 active requisitions simultaneously depending on demand
• Drive consistent hiring flow to support production schedules and ramp plans

Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Proactively source candidates using:
  • Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, local job boards
  • Referrals, walk-ins, and community outreach
  • Trade schools, workforce development programs, and job fairs
• Build and maintain evergreen pipelines for critical roles
• Partner with leadership on creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles

Hiring Manager & Plant Partnership

• Act as a trusted partner to plant leaders, supervisors, and operations managers
• Conduct intake meetings to understand staffing needs, schedules, and shift requirements
• Provide regular updates on hiring progress, pipeline health, and challenges
• Educate hiring managers on market conditions and hiring best practices

Interviewing, Offers & Hiring

• Screen candidates for skills, reliability, shift fit, and work authorization
• Coordinate interviews, plant tours, and hiring events
• Extend offers, manage pre-employment steps, and support onboarding handoffs
• Ensure a positive candidate experience from first contact through start date

ATS & Reporting

• Maintain accurate candidate records and requisition status in the ATS
• Track key recruiting metrics such as:
  • Time-to-fill
  • Hiring volume
  • Source effectiveness
  • Offer acceptance rates
• Ensure compliance with hiring policies and employment regulations

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of recruiting experience in manufacturing, industrial, or high-volume environments
• Proven ability to hire hourly and skilled trades roles at scale
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
• Comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for fabrication, welding, assembly, or industrial manufacturing
• Familiarity with shift-based hiring and production-driven staffing models
• Experience partnering directly with plant or operations leadership
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a strong plus
• Experience using ATS platforms (Lever, iCIMS, Workday, Greenhouse, etc.)