Manufacturing Technical Recruiter

System One; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Recruiter to manage the full recruiting lifecycle across manufacturing and technical roles. The role combines onsite and remote work with a focus on building pipelines and partnering with hiring managers to fill roles such as Machinists, Welders, Manufacturing Engineers, and QA professionals.

You will source via LinkedIn, job boards, networks, and referrals, conduct initial interviews, and present top candidates with clear

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades, or technical recruiting.
• Demonstrated success recruiting difficult-to-fill positions.
• Experience recruiting skilled manufacturing and/or technical talent.
• Ability to understand technical job requirements and translate them into effective candidate searches.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle from job intake through offer and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and priorities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for manufacturing and technical roles.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, networks, social media, referrals, and other channels.
• Conduct initial interviews and assess technical experience and fit.
• Present qualified candidates with clear summaries of experience and qualifications.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data in the ATS and track progress.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure timely candidate communication and a positive experience.
• Collaborate to improve job descriptions, sourcing, and candidate requirements.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

Candidate development

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

LinkedIn

Job boards

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technical Recruiter
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Type: Direct Hire
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
Hours: 40.0

• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle from job intake through offer and onboarding.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, team needs, and hiring priorities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill manufacturing and technical positions.
• Recruit for positions such as Machinists, CNC Machinists, Welders, Assemblers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality/QA professionals, Maintenance, and other technical roles.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct initial candidate interviews and assess technical experience, work history, communication skills, and overall fit for the position.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with clear summaries of their experience and qualifications.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting activity in the applicant tracking system.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs.
• Coordinate interviews, provide timely candidate communication, and help ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to continually improve job descriptions, sourcing strategies, and candidate requirements.
• Track recruiting activity and provide regular updates on open positions, pipelines, and hiring progress.
• Stay informed about local manufacturing labor-market conditions and recruiting challenges in the Chattanooga area.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades, or technical recruiting.
• Demonstrated success recruiting difficult-to-fill positions.
• Experience recruiting skilled manufacturing and/or technical talent.
• Ability to understand technical job requirements and translate them into effective candidate searches.
• Strong sourcing and candidate-development skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with hiring managers and candidates at all levels.
• Strong organization and follow-through with the ability to manage multiple openings simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a team.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn, job boards, and other recruiting technology.

Preferred Experience

Experience recruiting for one or more of the following is highly desirable: CNC Machining, Precision Machining, Welding and Fabrication, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Assembly, Maintenance, Skilled Trades, Heavy Manufacturing.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to become a key recruiting partner for a manufacturing organization where your ability to identify, attract, and develop technical talent will have a direct impact on the growth of the business. The position offers a hybrid work environment, meaningful interaction with hiring managers, and the opportunity to build recruiting strategies and pipelines within a technical manufacturing environment.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.