Recruiter

Crane Company; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking an experienced Full-Cycle Technical Recruiter for a 2-3 month contract to support engineering, manufacturing, and operations hiring. You will own the recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offer, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter and other channels, collaborate with engineering leaders, and ensure timely feedback and accurate ATS data.

This high-urgency role requires 5+ years in technical recruiting, a proactive mindset, and strong communication to align with project

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in engineering, manufacturing, defense, aerospace, nuclear, or power generation sectors.
• Proven sourcing with LinkedIn Recruiter and niche job boards to fill hard-to-fill roles.
• Experience with ATS (Workday a strong plus) and background-screening processes.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in heavy manufacturing and power industries.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Full Cycle Recruiting for technical openings across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Proactive Sourcing & Talent Pipeline development using LinkedIn Recruiter and industry networks.
• Candidate screening and behavioral/technical pre-screens to assess fit and compensation expectations.
• Partner with hiring managers, HR, and engineering leaders to align on requirements and timelines.
• Maintain ATS data integrity and support offer negotiations to close candidates.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Engineering recruiting

Sourcing

Candidate screening

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Workday

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time Temporary / Contract
Estimated Duration: 2-3 Months (40 hours/week)

Position Overview

PrideStaff is seeking an experienced, high-urgency Full-Cycle Technical Recruiter for a 2-3 month contract assignment supporting a premier global manufacturer in the nuclear power and heavy industrial engineering sector. In this role, you will lead end-to-end recruitment across a variety of technical, engineering, manufacturing, and operational positions supporting highly engineered products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Full Cycle Recruiting: Manage the entire hiring lifecycle for active technical openings including Mechanical/Electrical Engineers, Quality Inspectors, CNC Machinists, Valve Technicians, and Operations personnel.
• Proactive Sourcing & Talent Pipeline: Leverage advanced sourcing strategies (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, specialized job boards, and industry networks) to engage passive technical talent for hard-to-fill roles.
• Candidate Screening & Assessment: Conduct thorough initial behavioral and technical pre-screens to evaluate candidate fit, compensation expectations, technical qualifications, and compliance readiness.
• Hiring Manager Collaboration: Partner closely with internal leadership, HR, and engineering managers to align on job requirements, streamline interview panels, and drive timely feedback loops.
• Process Execution & ATS Management: Track all candidate movement and maintain accurate data integrity within the company's Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Offer Management: Facilitate interview scheduling, assist with offer preparation, navigate candidate negotiations, and drive successful closing strategies.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a heavy emphasis on engineering, manufacturing, defense, aerospace, nuclear, or power generation sectors.
• Technical Sourcing Capabilities: Proven track record of sourcing specialized engineering roles (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Quality, Systems) and skilled industrial technicians.
• System Proficiency: Expert-level capability with LinkedIn Recruiter and Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday experience is a strong plus).
• Industry Compliance Familiarity: Understanding of background screening and regulatory compliance environments typical of heavy manufacturing and power industries.
• Self-Starter Mindset: Ability to ramp up within 48 hours and manage a full requisition load independently with minimal direction.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong candidate negotiation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience recruiting within valve manufacturing, flow control equipment, or heavy machinery.
• Experience working within lean manufacturing or continuous improvement frameworks.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.