Talent Acquisition Specialist

5th Axis is seeking a temporary, part-time Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting across manufacturing operations in San Diego, CA (onsite). Responsibilities Source qualified candidates for manufacturing, operations, quality, engineering, technical, supervisory, and support roles Actively engage passive talent using resume databases, direct outreach, professional networks, referrals, and other sourcing channels Post, maintain, and refresh job advertisements across relevant recruiting platforms Review resumes and applications against position requirements and established hiring criteria Conduct initial phone screens to evaluate experience, qualifications, availability, compensation expectations, location, and overall fit Recommend qualified candidates to move forward in the interview process Coordinate interviews across candidates, HR, hiring managers, and other stakeholders Provide timely candidate communication, follow-ups, and status updates throughout the recruiting cycle Build and maintain candidate pipelines for recurring and difficult-to-fill manufacturing roles Reach out to trade schools, colleges, workforce programs, veteran resources , and other talent sources Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting activity, and candidate status in the applicant tracking system Partner with HR and hiring managers to align on recruiting priorities and keep open roles moving Support offer and pre-employment coordination as needed Track recruiting activity, candidate flow, sourcing efforts, and open-position status Provide a responsive, organized recruiting experience and represent 5th Axis professionally Perform other recruiting-related duties as assigned Requirements Minimum 2 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience Demonstrated recruiting experience within manufacturing, CNC machining, aerospace, industrial production, or a closely related technical environment Experience recruiting skilled manufacturing talent (for example: CNC machinists, quality personnel, maintenance technicians, production employees, manufacturing professionals, supervisors, or similar roles) Experience actively sourcing candidates, not only managing inbound applications Experience using job boards, resume databases, direct outreach, referrals, networking, schools, and other sourcing channels Ability to review manufacturing resumes and identify relevant technical, production, and leadership experience Experience conducting phone screens and making initial qualification decisions Strong organizational and follow-through skills to manage multiple open positions and candidate pipelines Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with HR and hiring managers Experience with applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, and online recruiting tools Proficiency with Microsoft Office Paycor experience is a plus Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus High school diploma or equivalent required Previous hands-on recruiting experience in a manufacturing or closely related technical environment is required Technologies Applicant tracking system HRIS platforms Online recruiting tools Microsoft Office Paycor Benefits Employee-only base medical coverage at no cost Company-paid life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match up to 5% Paid time off and holidays Performance bonus opportunities Training and advancement opportunities A non-corporate manufacturing environment Company and team events Schedule Temporary, part-time role anticipated at approximately 20–25 hours per week Regular availability during normal business hours to support candidate outreach, phone screens, interview coordination, and hiring manager communication Location: San Diego, CA (onsite) | Pay: USD 35–45 per hour | Education: High school diploma or equivalent | Job Type: part time #J-18808-Ljbffr