Manufacturing Recruiter for Aerospace & Defense

APPLIED AEROSPACE STRUCTURES CORP.; 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 build our manufacturing workforce, focusing on Technician, Operator, and direct labor roles. The ideal candidate has hands-on recruiting experience in manufacturing, strong candidate pipelines, and the ability to partner with operations to move hires quickly from application to onboarding.

ITAR eligibility is required. This role requires 2+ years of recruiting experience, a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience recruiting direct labor in manufacturing or aerospace environments.
• Experience partnering with operations and manufacturing leaders.
• Experience with recruiting events and local workforce programs.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit qualified candidates for Technician, Operator, and manufacturing roles.
• Develop 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

Communication skills

Organization skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

Recruiting tools

Job description

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Stockton, CA is seeking an Operations Recruiter to build our manufacturing workforce, focusing on Technician, Operator, and direct labor roles. The ideal candidate has hands-on recruiting experience in manufacturing, strong candidate pipelines, and the ability to partner with operations to move hires quickly from application to onboarding.

ITAR eligibility is required. This role requires 2+ years of recruiting experience, a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field,