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Nelson Numeric; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Numeric is seeking a talent acquisition lead to drive full-lifecycle recruiting for a precision aerospace CNC machining facility. You will build local educational partnerships, help establish and manage our apprenticeship program, and collaborate with management and agencies to attract top talent.

Responsibilities include sourcing candidates, screening, coordinating interview loops, and partnering with hiring managers to ensure hires align with aerospace quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of talent acquisition experience, ideally in manufacturing, machining, engineering, or industrial trades.
• Basic understanding of precision manufacturing roles (CNC milling/turning, GD&T, CMM) to screen candidates.
• Proven ability to build networks with local educators, trade schools, and workforce programs.
• Experience coordinating or managing apprenticeship, internship, or technical training programs is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills engaging with students, technical experts, shop floor staff, and leadership.
• Education/certifications: Bachelor’s in HR/Business or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles (CNC machinists, engineers, technicians, etc.).
• Source candidates via direct outreach, job boards, industry networks, and local events.
• Screen applicants, coordinate interview loops, and work with hiring managers to select top talent.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Full lifecycle

Manufacturing

Education partnerships

Apprenticeship programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

To drive talent acquisition and build our long-term talent pipeline for our precision aerospace CNC machining facility. In this role, you will lead full-lifecycle technical recruiting while actively developing local educational partnerships, helping establish and managing our apprenticeship program, and partnering with internal management and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, including CNC Machinists, Programmers, Quality Inspectors, Engineers, and Shop Floor Support
• Source candidates using direct outreach, job boards, industry networks, and local recruitment events
• Screen applicants, coordinate interview loops, and partner with hiring managers to select top talent aligned with modern aerospace quality standards

2. Pipeline & Educational Partnership

• Serve as the primary liaison to local technical colleges, trade schools, and high schools to introduce students to careers in aerospace manufacturing
• Represent the company at career fairs, shop tours, tradeshows, and high school STEM events
• Build relationships with local manufacturing associations, regional economic development groups, and trade organizations to increase company visibility and industry insight
• Help establish, maintain, continuously improve, and expand our state- or company-sponsored CNC Apprenticeship Program
• Track apprentice hours, course completion, and competency evaluations alongside shop floor mentors and shop leadership
• Guide apprentices from onboarding to full-time program graduation

.5. HR Operations

• Manage onboarding, orientation, and integration of new hires into the company culture
• Assist with day-to-day HR tasks as needed (e.g., employee relations, administrative recordkeeping, training, logistics, and benefits support)

.Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2–5 years of talent acquisition experience, ideally within a manufacturing, machining, engineering, or industrial trade environment
• Technical Familiarity: Basic understanding of precision manufacturing roles (e.g., CNC milling/turning, multi-axis machining, GD&T, CMM inspection) to effectively screen candidates
• Community Engagement: Proven ability to build networks with local educators, trade schools, and community workforce development programs
• Program Execution: Experience coordinating or managing apprenticeship, internship, or technical training programs is a strong plus
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage comfortably with high school students, technical experts, shop floor employees, and executive leadership
• Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience/associate degree with industrial background)