Manufacturing Trainer Recruiter

Fastenal Co.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Fastenal Co. in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Full-time Manufacturing Trainer Recruiter to oversee and enhance the recruitment plan for our manufacturing facilities. The role collaborates with local technical colleges to support our sponsorship program and improve internal training practices.

Travel will be required, with standard shift hours 7:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include maintaining training records, crafting recruitment strategies, interviewing candidates, and

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong math aptitude and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated organization, planning and prioritizing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining training records.
• Developing recruitment strategies.
• Identifying new training opportunities for shop floor personnel.
• Scheduling and conducting interviews.
• Organizing and providing training support for outside sales personnel.
• Maintaining communication with local technical and high schools.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Mathematics

Organization

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's Degree in Machining

Bachelor's in Business/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Details - Manufacturing Trainer Recruiter

Job ID 638017

Title Manufacturing Trainer Recruiter

Type Full-time

Location Wallingford, CT06492

Departments Administrative

Date Published October 2, 2026

End Date 10-14-2026

Job Description

Manufacturing Trainer Recruiter

61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492

CT180 Manufacturing Facility

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm

OVERVIEW

Working as Full-time Manufacturing Trainer Recruiter, you will be responsible for the oversight of our existing Recruitment plan as well as developing new strategies to attract the highest quality employees for our manufacturing facilities. In addition, this position will work closely with local Technical Colleges for continued success and growth of our sponsorship program as well as identifying opportunities for continuous improvements with our internal training practices. Traveling will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining training records
• Developing recruitment strategies
• Identifying new training opportunities for shop floor personnel
• Scheduling and conducting interviews
• Organization and training assistance for outside sales personnel
• Maintaining open communication with local Technical and High Schools

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• o 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
• o Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
• o Prior manufacturing work experience
• o Prior administrative work experience
• o Excellent written and oral communication skills
• o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• o Highly motivated and self directed with the ability to motivate others
• o Demonstrate organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• o Proven reliability with excellent attendance
• o Work independently as well as in a team environment
• o Willingness to travel
• o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• o Prior supervisory or teaching experience
• o Possess or are working towards an Associate's Degree in Machining OR Possess or are working towards a bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

ABOUT US

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this position is $60,000 - 80,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.