Job Description

Job Description

Skilled Trades Recruiter – Manufacturing

Location: Charlotte, NC

Schedule: Onsite,

Industry: Manufacturing & Skilled Trades

Pay Range-$25-$30/hr

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Skilled Trades Recruiter to support a growing manufacturing client in Charlotte. This role focuses on sourcing, screening, and placing highly qualified trades professionals including maintenance technicians, machinists, electricians , and other industrial roles. You’ll play a critical part in building a strong workforce that supports production goals and plant operations. This role need handling both white-collar professional roles and manufacturing/plant -floor positions . This role requires strong sourcing skills, a high sense of urgency, and the ability to manage diverse requisitions ranging from engineering, operations, and administrative roles to production, machine operators, and warehouse talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and skill requirements
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies through job boards, referrals, community outreach, and industry networks
• Actively source passive candidates using LinkedIn , Boolean search strings , and resume database ,Community Outreach
• Screen resumes and conduct interviews to assess technical skills, certifications, and cultural fit
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process—from posting jobs and scheduling interviews to offer negotiation and onboarding coordination
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS and ensure compliance with EEO and internal hiring policies
• Track recruiting metrics and regularly report on fill rates, pipeline status, and hiring timelines
• Build a network of qualified candidates for future hiring needs in skilled trades
• Participate in job fairs, technical college outreach, and other talent acquisition events

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience recruiting for skilled trades roles, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Familiarity with trade certifications, safety requirements, and machinery/equipment terminology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to meet high-volume hiring targets and work under tight deadlines
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS);
• Knowledge of Charlotte and surrounding labor market is preferred

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work closely with an established manufacturing client
• Autonomy to shape recruitment strategies
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Strong support from a collaborative team

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