Aerospace & Skilled Trades Recruiter

Align Precision Corp.; Cottondale (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIGN PRECISION is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for CNC Machinists and related skilled trades across our aerospace and defense manufacturing programs. The role requires onsite presence at our Tuscaloosa, AL site and collaboration with Manufacturing and HR leaders at multiple locations.

You will source active and passive candidates, screen for technical competency, coordinate assessments, and manage offers while ensuring ITAR/EAR compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in manufacturing or skilled trades.
• Experience using ATS (UKG or UltiPro).
• Experience using sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter).
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills across all levels.
• Ability to manage a high-volume requisition load in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in skilled trades and 4 years recruiting experience.
• Working knowledge of CNC terminology, machine types, and manufacturing processes.
• Prior recruiting experience in aerospace, defense or ITAR environments.
• PHR/SHRM-CP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for CNC Machinists and related skilled trades.
• Partner with site Manufacturing, HR, Production, and Engineering leaders to understand staffing needs.
• Source active and passive candidates via job boards, trade schools, apprenticeship and veteran programs.
• Screen resumes and conduct interviews to assess technical competency (blueprint reading, GD&T, CNC programming).
• Coordinate technical assessments and shop floor interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain ATS data with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure ITAR/EAR compliance where applicable, including verifying U.S. Person status.
• Extend offers and manage pre-employment steps (background checks, drug screening).
• Build relationships with trade schools and veteran programs to sustain a pipeline.
• Track recruiting metrics and stay updated on wage benchmarks.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing tools

Communication

High-volume recruiting

Relationship management

Education

Associate’s degree in skilled trades

Tools

UKG or UltiPro

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

ZipRecruiter

Job description

ALIGN PRECISION is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for CNC Machinists and related skilled trades across our aerospace and defense manufacturing programs. The role requires onsite presence at our Tuscaloosa, AL site and collaboration with Manufacturing and HR leaders at multiple locations.

You will source active and passive candidates, screen for technical competency, coordinate assessments, and manage offers while ensuring ITAR/EAR compliance.