Aerospace CNC & Skilled Trades Recruiter Onsite

ALIGN PRECISION; Cottondale (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIGN PRECISION is hiring a Skilled Trades Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment for CNC Machinists and related skilled trades in an onsite role in Tuscaloosa, AL. You will partner with manufacturing and HR leaders to understand staffing needs, source candidates, and guide them through offers and onboarding.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of manufacturing recruitment experience, familiarity with ATS (UKG/UltiPro), and sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in manufacturing or skilled trades.
• Experience using ATS (UKG/UltiPro).
• Experience using sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter).
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in skilled trades and 4 years recruiting experience.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or regulated manufacturing environments (AS9100, ITAR).

Responsibilities

• Manages full-cycle recruitment for CNC Machinists, Machine Operators, Tool & Die Makers, CNC Programmers, and related skilled trades.
• Partners with site Manufacturing, HR, Production, and Engineering leaders to understand staffing needs and program timelines.
• Sources active and passive candidates through job boards, vocational programs, apprenticeships, veterans programs, and referrals.
• Screens resumes and conducts initial phone/video interviews to assess technical competency.
• Coordinates technical assessments and shop floor interviews with hiring managers.
• Manages candidate pipeline and ATS data with accuracy.
• Ensures ITAR/EAR compliance when applicable and verifies U.S. Person status for export-controlled positions.
• Extends offers and negotiate compensation within bands; manages pre-employment checks.
• Builds relationships with trade schools, colleges, and veteran programs to sustain talent pipelines.
• Tracks recruiting metrics and market trends; reports to leadership.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Manufacturing recruiting

High-volume requisitions

Relationship management

Candidate sourcing

Phone/video interviewing

Education

Associate’s degree in skilled trades

Tools

UKG UltiPro

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

ZipRecruiter

Job description

ALIGN PRECISION is hiring a Skilled Trades Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment for CNC Machinists and related skilled trades in an onsite role in Tuscaloosa, AL. You will partner with manufacturing and HR leaders to understand staffing needs, source candidates, and guide them through offers and onboarding.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of manufacturing recruitment experience, familiarity with ATS (UKG/UltiPro), and sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter.