Recruiter - Direct Labor Machinists

Benchmark Electronics; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics is seeking a Recruiter for Direct Labor Machinists to attract and hire skilled manufacturing talent. You will partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and build strong pipelines to support growth and workforce planning.

The role emphasizes experience recruiting for manufacturing environments, effective sourcing, interviewing, and a focus on candidate experience. This hybrid role is based in Arizona and supports the broader HR function.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of specialized recruitment and/or staffing experience preferred.
• Strong interviewing techniques and methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of networking and retention principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• Facilitates and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
• Collaborates with department managers to identify hiring criteria.
• Source and refer eligible candidates to the Hiring Manager and manage the interview and hiring process.
• Lead the interview process with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with recruitment agencies and representatives to ensure adequate coverage of personnel needs.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Create and or maintain databases and spreadsheets to measure the success of recruitment.

Skills

Sourcing candidates

Interviewing

Recruitment strategies

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary

The Recruiter - Direct Labor Machinists is responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring skilled manufacturing talent, with a primary focus on machinists, CNC operators, production personnel, and other direct labor positions. This role will partner closely with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies, build talent pipelines to ensure a best-in-class candidate experience while supporting business growth and workforce planning initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience recruiting for manufacturing environments and is passionate about connecting skilled trades talent with career opportunities.

The Recruiter - Direct Labor Machinists will also partner with the broader Human Resources Department within the areas of workforce planning, employee relations, policies and procedures, obtaining work authorizations, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• *Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• * Facilitates and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
• *Collaborates with department managers to identify hiring criteria.
• *Source and refer eligible candidates to the Hiring Manager and manage the interview and hiring process.
• *Lead the interview process with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
• *Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• *Develop collaborative working relationships with recruitment agencies and representatives to ensure adequate coverage of personnel needs.
• *Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• *Create and or maintain databases and spreadsheets to measure the success of recruitment.

Other information

• Multi-tasking - sense of urgency for goal achievement in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects occurring simultaneously
• *3-5 years of specialized recruitment and/or staffing experience preferred.
  *Strong customer service and client focus

• *Strong interviewing techniques and methods.
  *Demonstrated knowledge of networking and retention principles and practices.
  *Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  *Effective interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
  *Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
  *Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
  *Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
  *Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  *Demonstrated high attention to detail
  *Ability to work with diverse groups
  *Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgement and professionalism
  *Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgement
  *Understanding and ability to use continuous improvement tools
  *Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
  *Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
  *Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products
  *Knowledge of Social Media sites (LinkedIn, etc.)

Education

Geographical Location

Hybrid (T,W,TH in office, remote M/F)

Physical Location

Hybrid - Arizona

Work Schedule

8:00-5:00

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Export Control

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].