Craft Recruiter (Freeport, TX) - Austin Industrial

Austinindl; Freeport (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Craft Recruiter in Freeport, TX to coordinate and administer the hiring of skilled craftsmen for current projects. You will manage postings, screening, interviews, craft tests, and maintain daily communication with site managers.

The role requires 3–5 years in craft recruiting, a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and the ability to travel locally and across the US. Valid driver's license preferred; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or combined higher education with work experience also considered.
• 3–5 years of craft recruitment experience in heavy industrial settings.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer hiring of skilled craftsmen across projects.
• Conduct interviews, reference checks, and background verifications.
• Engage with site managers to forecast manpower needs.
• Represent the company at career fairs and networking events.
• Travel locally and across the US for recruitment as needed.
• Maintain applicant tracking and reporting to the recruiting manager.
• Ensure legal compliance in interview and hiring processes.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interviewing

Screening

Coordination

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

Job description

Craft Recruiter (Freeport, TX) - Austin Industrial

Job Category : Human Resources

Requisition Number : CRAFT032837

• Posted : July 30, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Freeport, TX, USA

Description

The purpose of this job is to assist in the coordination and administration of hiring skilled craftsmen to meet current manpower needs, including outreach programs, job postings, screenings, resumes and job applications, performing interviews, administering craft tests, serving as the primary point of contact for candidates, and continuous communication with site managers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze information provided on prospective employee applications, conduct personal interviews, and determines suitability for employment. When applicants are determined to be qualified, perform additional background reference investigation (e.g., verification of licenses/certifications, reference checks, work history) to obtain adequate information on which to base a hiring decision.
• Perform proper interviewing and hiring processes to ensure legal compliance
• Attend conferences, associations, career fairs, and other networking events to build relationships, represent INDL, and develop a better understanding of the regional employment market
• Analyze craft needs for current and forecasted projects through discussions with operations managers, project managers, and superintendents
• Communicate daily with site managers to ensure current manpower needs are being met in a timely manner with qualified candidates
• Track applicants and provide reports to craft recruiting manager, as needed
• Ability to travel locally and throughout the US for transitions and/or recruitment needs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required for this Position

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or combined higher education with work experience also considered

Experience

• Three to five years of experience in craft recruiting - Heavy Industrial and SIPA

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• See the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” poster available in English and Spanish .

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

• This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Accessibility Note

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Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

3-5 years:

3-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Valid Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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