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.

• 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

• 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, trade shows, 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

• 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)

• 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)