Craft Recruiter

Apache Industrial Holdings; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Industrial Services invites applications for a Craft Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for skilled craft roles across multiple projects and sites. You will partner with Operations, Project Managers, and Hiring Managers to identify needs, develop strategies, source qualified candidates, and ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

You will source, screen, interview, coordinate interviews, extend offers, and guide new hires through onboarding

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–5 years full-cycle recruiting experience for craft, construction, industrial, or energy roles.
• Experience with ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter; strong sourcing and screening skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages full-cycle recruitment for skilled craft positions across multiple projects.
• Partners with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and recruiting strategies.
• Sources candidates via job boards, referrals, events, and social channels.
• Maintains pipeline and conducts phone screens; coordinates interviews.
• Extends offers and coordinates pre-employment steps including background checks.
• Ensures recruitment activities comply with laws and internal policies.
• Maintains candidate records in the ATS and reports recruiting metrics.
• Represents the company at events and builds industry relationships.
• Delivers exceptional customer service to stakeholders.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Candidate engagement

Interview coordination

Communication skills

Relationship building

ATS proficiency

HRIS familiarity

Bilingual English/Spanish

Project/Operations collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / related field

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Title: Craft Recruiter

Position Reports To: Craft Talent Acquisition Manager

Position Summary

The Craft Recruiter is responsible for the full-cycle recruitment of skilled craft professionals across multiple projects and locations. This role partners closely with Operations, Project Managers, and Hiring Managers to identify hiring needs, develop recruiting strategies, source qualified candidates, and ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding. The Craft Recruiter plays a key role in maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified talent to support the company's operational needs.

Essential Functions

• Manages the full-cycle recruitment process for skilled craft positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating interviews, extending offers, and facilitating onboarding.
• Partners with hiring managers and operations leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Sources qualified candidates through job boards, referrals, networking, career fairs, social media, and other recruiting channels.
• Maintains an active pipeline of skilled craft candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Conducts phone screens and evaluates candidates based on qualifications, experience, certifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinates interviews and communicates effectively with candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Extends verbal offers and coordinates the pre-employment process, including background checks, drug screenings, and new hire documentation.
• Ensures all recruitment activities comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintains accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Builds and maintains relationships with trade schools, workforce development organizations, community partners, and industry associations.
• Represents the company at hiring events, job fairs, and recruiting initiatives.
• Tracks recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source of hire, candidate pipeline, and offer acceptance rates.
• Provides exceptional customer service to candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Two to five years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting skilled craft, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or energy-related positions.

Experience recruiting high-volume hourly positions is preferred.

Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting processes and employment best practices.
• Understanding of skilled craft positions within the industrial, construction, or energy industries.
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and navigate Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and other recruiting technologies.
• Ability to effectively use virtual meeting platforms, email, and other communication tools to support the recruiting process.

Work Conditions/Physical Demands

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Occasional travel to jobsites, hiring events, career fairs, and company locations as needed.

No adverse environmental conditions expected, although occasional visits to industrial or construction sites may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

About Apache Industrial Services

For over thirty years, Apache Industrial Services has met the needs of the petrochemical, industrial and energy sectors by providing superior quality, service and long-term value to our customers. Through our commitment to excellence in our work, a purposeful culture of safety, and the dedication and leadership of our expert craftsmen, Apache is a company that is doing it right.

With strategic office locations throughout the US and Canada, we are able to provide efficient and reliable services to our wide variety of customers.

At the core of Apache is a belief system that we refer to as #ApachePride. This belief permeates everything we do and from the CEO to the new hire employee that started yesterday; We all understand that the success of our business relies heavily on our hard-working men and women in the field.

Equal Opportunity

Apache Industrial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.