Recruiter

To drive talent acquisition and build our long-term talent pipeline for our precision aerospace CNC machining facility. In this role, you will lead full-lifecycle technical recruiting while actively developing local educational partnerships, helping establish and managing our apprenticeship program, and partnering with internal management and external agencies. Key Responsibilities Lead full-lifecycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, including CNC Machinists, Programmers, Quality Inspectors, Engineers, and Shop Floor Support Source candidates using direct outreach, job boards, industry networks, and local recruitment events Screen applicants, coordinate interview loops, and partner with hiring managers to select top talent aligned with modern aerospace quality standards 2. Pipeline & Educational Partnership Serve as the primary liaison to local technical colleges, trade schools, and high schools to introduce students to careers in aerospace manufacturing Represent the company at career fairs, shop tours, tradeshows, and high school STEM events Build relationships with local manufacturing associations, regional economic development groups, and trade organizations to increase company visibility and industry insight Help establish, maintain, continuously improve, and expand our state- or company-sponsored CNC Apprenticeship Program Track apprentice hours, course completion, and competency evaluations alongside shop floor mentors and shop leadership Guide apprentices from onboarding to full-time program graduation .5. HR Operations Manage onboarding, orientation, and integration of new hires into the company culture Assist with day-to-day HR tasks as needed (e.g., employee relations, administrative recordkeeping, training, logistics, and benefits support) .Qualifications & Requirements Experience : 2–5 years of talent acquisition experience, ideally within a manufacturing, machining, engineering, or industrial trade environment Technical Familiarity : Basic understanding of precision manufacturing roles (e.g., CNC milling/turning, multi-axis machining, GD&T, CMM inspection) to effectively screen candidates Community Engagement : Proven ability to build networks with local educators, trade schools, and community workforce development programs Program Execution : Experience coordinating or managing apprenticeship, internship, or technical training programs is a strong plus Communication : Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage comfortably with high school students, technical experts, shop floor employees, and executive leadership Education/Certifications : Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience/associate degree with industrial background) #J-18808-Ljbffr