Hourly Production Recruiter

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and building of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology ensures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.
Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. Panelmatic is seeking a motivated and experienced Production Recruiter to support high-volume hiring for our manufacturing and shop-floor operations. This role partners closely with Operations, Hiring Managers, and HR to attract, recruit, and hire qualified hourly and skilled manufacturing talent to support ongoing growth and production demands.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, understands shopfloor hiring needs, and can confidently manage multiple requisitions while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external talent sources.

Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly production and skilled manufacturing roles, including wiring technicians, electricians, assemblers, fabrication, painters, material handlers, and other shopfloor positions
Partner closely with hiring managers and operations leaders to understand workforce needs, priorities, and headcount planning
Source candidates through job boards, referrals, hiring events, local schools, community partnerships, and staffing agencies
Conduct recruiting pre-screens and coordinate interviews with hiring managers
Support high-volume hiring initiatives, including hiring events and ramp-up projects
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for ongoing and future production needs
Confidently manage high-pressure conversations related to hiring timelines, candidate quality, and operational urgency
Track candidate activity, status, and recruiting metrics using the applicant tracking system and internal tools
Ensure compliance with company policies, hiring procedures, and applicable employment laws
Maintain regular onsite presence and engagement with manufacturing teams

Three to five years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, with exposure to multiple job families and locations required.

Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Paylocity, Workable) and sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on stakeholder partnership and candidate experience required.
Experience recruiting for electrical, automation, or skilled trades roles.
Familiarity with hiring events and local workforce development partnerships
Experience working with staffing agencies and contract-to-hire conversions.

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage.
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided.
• PTO and paid holidays provided.