Recruiter

Shipyard Recruiter – LEAD Marine

Location: Norfolk, VA (In-Office)
Compensation: Base Salary uncapped commission benefits

Position Overview

LEAD Marine is seeking a driven, high-performance Shipyard Recruiter to support large-scale hiring for skilled trades across shipbuilding and marine industrial environments. This role is critical to ensuring our clients’ projects remain fully staffed, on schedule, and compliant.

You will operate in a fast-paced, production-driven recruiting environment, partnering with operations, account managers, and clients to deliver top-tier talent across some of the nation’s most active shipyards.

This is an opportunity to build a long-term recruiting desk, develop deep industry expertise, and directly impact revenue and client success.

What You’ll Do

• Execute full-cycle recruiting for high-volume skilled trades and technical roles
• Recruit for key shipyard positions including:
• Welders (FCAW/SMAW)
• Shipfitters & Structural Fitters
• Pipefitters
• Marine Electricians
• Riggers
• Mechanics & Outside Machinists
• Planners, QA, and Engineers
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified maritime talent
• Source candidates through:
• Job boards and ATS platforms
• Social media and digital outreach
• Trade schools and workforce programs
• Military transition and veteran networks
• Partner with operations and account teams to align on:
• Project timelines
• Workforce ramp-ups
• Skill requirements and compliance standards
• Conduct candidate screening, interviewing, and qualification
• Verify certifications and compliance requirements:
• TWIC, OSHA, NAVSEA, ABS, etc.
• Manage onboarding processes including:
• Background checks
• Drug screens
• Orientation and start coordination
• Maintain accurate ATS records and ensure compliance with EEO and federal guidelines
• Represent LEAD Marine at:
• Job fairs
• Hiring events
• Community and workforce outreach initiatives
• Stay informed on labor market trends and shipyard demand to proactively support hiring strategies

What We’re Looking For

• 2 years of recruiting experience (staffing or high-volume preferred)
• Experience in marine, shipyard, construction, or industrial recruiting strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of shipyard trades and required skill sets highly desireable
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and pipelines simultaneously
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with ATS systems and sourcing tools
• Understanding of hiring compliance (EEO, federal regulations)

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting NAVSEA, MARAD, DoD, or commercial shipyard programs
• Familiarity with badging and clearance processes for secure facilities
• Military recruiting or veteran outreach experience
• Experience in high-volume or project-based staffing environments

Why LEAD Marine

• High-Impact Role: Directly support critical shipbuilding and national defense-related projects
• Growth-Oriented Environment: Build a recruiting desk with real earning potential
• Team Support: Strong operational and leadership backing
• Industry Exposure: Work across major shipyards and marine contractors nationwide
• Competitive Compensation: Base salary uncapped commission

About LEAD Marine

LEAD Marine, a division of LEAD Staffing, specializes in delivering skilled trades talent to the shipbuilding, ship repair, and industrial sectors. With a national footprint and deep industry expertise, we support some of the most critical maritime projects in the U.S.

We are committed to quality, safety, and workforce excellence, providing tailored staffing solutions that keep our clients operating at peak performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LEAD is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status under applicable law.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000