Manufacturing Operations Recruiter

Elevate Ventures, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Stockton, CA is seeking an Operations Recruiter to support building our manufacturing workforce by sourcing and selecting talent for Technician, Operator, and other direct labor roles. The role emphasizes hands-on recruiting within a manufacturing context and requires collaboration with hiring managers to move candidates quickly from application through onboarding.

This position requires ITAR eligibility and a Bachelor's degree, with proven experience recruiting in

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple openings and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using an ATS and standard recruiting tools.
• Recruiting experience within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial, or production environments.
• Experience recruiting direct labor, including Technicians, Operators, Assemblers, Machinists, or similar roles.
• Experience partnering directly with operations and manufacturing leaders.
• Experience with recruiting events, technical schools, or local workforce development programs.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit qualified candidates for Technician, Operator, and other manufacturing/direct labor roles.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, referrals, recruiting events, and community partnerships.
• Conduct resume reviews, candidate screens, and initial interviews.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, evaluate candidates, and make hiring decisions.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain timely communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Support offers processes, pre-employment requirements, and new-hire onboarding.
• Maintain accurate candidate information and recruiting activity in the ATS.
• Build relationships with local talent sources, technical schools, and workforce organizations.
• Track recruiting activity and contribute to improving time-to-fill, candidate quality, and the overall hiring experience.
• Help establish scalable recruiting processes as Applied Aerospace & Defense continues to grow.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Communication skills

Organization

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

Recruiting software

Job description

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Stockton, CA is seeking an Operations Recruiter to support building our manufacturing workforce by sourcing and selecting talent for Technician, Operator, and other direct labor roles. The role emphasizes hands-on recruiting within a manufacturing context and requires collaboration with hiring managers to move candidates quickly from application through onboarding.

This position requires ITAR eligibility and a Bachelor's degree, with proven experience recruiting in