Recruiter - Manufacturing

Job Overview

Manufacturing Recruiter (Skilled Trades)

Location:

Goodyear, AZ (On‑Site)

Department:
Talent Acquisition

Reports To:

Recruiting Manager

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

We are seeking a results‑driven Manufacturing Recruiter to support high‑volume hourly and skilled trades hiring for our Goodyear, AZ operations. This role owns the full‑cycle recruiting process for production, fabrication, welding, assembly, maintenance, and skilled manufacturing roles in a fast‑paced environment.

This is a hands‑on recruiting role requiring strong sourcing instincts, operational discipline, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions while partnering closely with plant leadership.

• Own full‑cycle recruiting for hourly and skilled manufacturing roles, including:
  • Production Operators
  • Welders / Fabricators
  • Electricians
  • Maintenance Technicians
  • Skilled Trades and Entry‑Level Manufacturing roles
• Manage 20–40+ active requisitions simultaneously depending on demand
• Drive consistent hiring flow to support production schedules and ramp plans
• Proactively source candidates using Indeed, Linked In, Zip Recruiter, local job boards, referrals, walk‑ins, community outreach, trade schools, workforce development programs, and job fairs
• Build and maintain evergreen pipelines for critical roles
• Partner with leadership on creative sourcing strategies for hard‑to‑fill roles
• Act as a trusted partner to plant leaders, supervisors, and operations managers
• Conduct intake meetings to understand staffing needs, schedules, and shift requirements
• Provide regular updates on hiring progress, pipeline health, and challenges
• Educate hiring managers on market conditions and hiring best practices
• Screen candidates for skills, reliability, shift fit, and work authorization
• Coordinate interviews, plant tours, and hiring events
• Extend offers, manage pre‑employment steps, and support onboarding handoffs
• Ensure a positive candidate experience from first contact through start date
• Maintain accurate candidate records and requisition status in the ATS
• Track key recruiting metrics such as time‑to‑fill, hiring volume, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rates
• Ensure compliance with hiring policies and employment regulations

• 2–5+ years of recruiting experience in manufacturing, industrial, or high‑volume environments
• Proven ability to hire hourly and skilled trades roles at scale
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
• Comfortable working on‑site in a fast‑paced production environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Experience recruiting for fabrication, welding, assembly, or industrial manufacturing
• Familiarity with shift‑based hiring and production‑driven staffing models
• Experience partnering directly with plant or operations leadership
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus
• Experience using ATS platforms (Lever, iCIMS, Workday, Greenhouse, etc.)