Recruiter – Direct Labor Machinists

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc. seeks a Recruiter for Direct Labor Machinists in Tempe, AZ. You will attract, source and hire machinists, CNC operators, and other direct labor personnel, partnering with managers to build pipelines and ensure top candidate experience.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, with strong interviewing, sourcing and ATS skills. Hybrid work, 8:00–5:00, with in-office days Tue/Thu. Email [e-mail] to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing environments a plus.
• Proficient with applicant-tracking software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source candidates for machinist and direct labor roles.
• Lead the interview process with hiring managers and candidates.
• Develop salary ranges, start dates, and offer details with HR.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and company policies.
• Maintain candidate databases and recruiting metrics.

Skills

Recruiting

Interviewing

ATS

MS Office

Social Media

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or HR

Job description

Recruiter – Direct Labor Machinists(Job Id 11969)

Location
Arizona:Tempe

Post Date
7/29/2026

Category
Human Resources

Employment Type
Regular

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.

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: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred, or combination of education and experience as approved by management.
• 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] .