Manufacturing Recruiter

Pro Staff; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Staff in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Recruiter for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades to help staff a brand-new state-of-the-art facility in Libertyville. The role sits at the Buffalo Grove site initially and shifts focus to the Libertyville ramp-up.

You will lead full-cycle recruiting for Automation and Process Technicians, drive proactive sourcing, and partner with local colleges and veteran programs to build a strong pipeline. On-site collaboration with hiring managers is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience in manufacturing, skilled trades, or a technical space.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a talent pipeline for direct-hire roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for Automation Technicians, Injection Molding Technicians, Process Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, and other skilled roles
• Drive proactive, high-volume sourcing beyond job boards (career fairs, community outreach)
• Build relationships with community colleges and technical programs to feed talent
• Partner with military transition programs to connect veterans with opportunities
• Promote the Libertyville facility to attract local talent
• Manage candidates through ATS and lifecycle processes
• Work on-site in a plant environment with hiring managers to assess needs

Skills

ATS familiarity

Full-cycle recruiting

High energy

Proactive sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

ATS software

Job description

Recruiter — Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
Long-Term Temporary (Approx. 1 Year, with Potential for Conversion) | Buffalo Grove, IL

A leading global electronics manufacturing company is preparing to open a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Libertyville, IL — and we're looking for a high-energy Recruiter to help build the skilled technical workforce that will bring it to life.

Based out of the company's Buffalo Grove location, this Recruiter will initially support hiring for the existing plant before transitioning focus to ramping up the new Libertyville site, sourcing and hiring highly skilled technicians for direct-hire, full-time roles in a highly automated manufacturing environment. This is a long-term temporary assignment, anticipated to run approximately one year, with potential for conversion to a permanent position.

What You'll Do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for roles including Automation Technicians, Injection Molding Technicians, Process Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, and other skilled technical positions
• Drive proactive, high-volume sourcing beyond standard job board postings — including job fairs, career fairs, and community outreach
• Build and maintain relationships with community colleges and technical training programs to develop a consistent pipeline of skilled talent
• Partner with military transition programs (including Navy station outreach) to connect veterans with technical career opportunities
• Actively promote the new Libertyville facility to generate awareness and interest across the local talent market
• Manage candidates through the full recruiting lifecycle using an applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Work on-site in a plant environment, engaging directly with hiring managers and the manufacturing team to understand real-time hiring needs

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of recruiting experience in manufacturing, skilled trades, or a related technical space
• Strong familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• High energy and a proactive, outreach-driven approach to sourcing
• Comfort and confidence working within a manufacturing/plant setting

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to play a foundational role in standing up a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up — building the technical workforce that will power its launch. If you thrive on proactive sourcing, community engagement, and connecting skilled talent with meaningful, direct-hire careers, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

The Details

• Type: Long-term temporary (~1 year), with potential for conversion to permanent
• Location: Buffalo Grove, IL (transitioning focus to Libertyville, IL site)