Recruiter (Manufacturing & Skilled Trades)

BuildCorridor; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision health care

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and careeradv

Job summary

BuildCorridor in the south Twin Cities metro, Minnesota, is seeking a Recruiter to own the hiring process from first contact to day one for welders, fabricators, assemblers, and other production team roles. This on-site, full-time position requires collaboration with managers, HR, staffing agencies, and local schools to build candidate pipelines and coordinate interviews and onboarding.

This role also includes representing the company at career fairs and events, coordinating pre-employment

Qualifications

• 2+ years recruiting experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience recruiting for trades or skilled labor roles preferred.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.
• Understanding of EEO and basic employment law related to hiring.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future production openings.
• Post jobs, review applications, and conduct initial phone screens.
• Partner with department leads to understand staffing needs and role requirements.
• Build and own the company's presence in the local trades community: job fairs, hiring events, technical colleges, high schools, workforce centers, and community organizations.
• Manage the employee referral program.
• Partner with staffing agencies on open positions, hiring priorities, and monthly headcount goals.
• Schedule interviews and manage communication between candidates and hiring managers.
• Coordinate pre-employment testing, background checks, and onboarding logistics.
• Keep applicant records accurate and up to date.
• Support onboarding paperwork and new hire orientation.
• Ensure a smooth handoff from offer to day one, and a positive candidate experience throughout.
• Support 30, 60, and 90-day check-ins to gather feedback and improve retention.
• Capture photos, short videos, and employee stories for recruiting content.
• Recommend improvements to sourcing strategies, tracking, and recruiting workflows.
• Track and report recruiting metrics to HR leadership.
• Monitor labor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Manufacturing recruiting

EEO knowledge

MS Office / HR software

Bilingual EN/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Recruiting platforms

HR software

Job description

On-site role in the south Twin Cities metro, Minnesota.

Full-time.

Local travel for outreach and hiring events.

About the company

We are working with a leader in industrial manufacturing that specializes in engineered acoustic engine exhaust silencers, discharge plenums, exhaust piping systems, and custom metal fabrication. They serve engine OEMs, enclosure manufacturers, marine, power generation, and other industrial markets. Privately held and profitable, they have grown from 25 to 140 employees in three years and recently added a second facility.

Role overview

The Recruiter owns hiring from first contact to early employment, with a strong focus on welders, fabricators, assemblers, and production teams. This person will be the face of the company in the local trades community, partnering with hiring managers, HR, and staffing agencies to keep the shop fully staffed. The ideal candidate is organized, creative, and comfortable on a production floor as well as at a career fair.

Key responsibilities

Recruiting and sourcing

• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future production openings.
• Post jobs, review applications, and conduct initial phone screens.
• Partner with department leads to understand staffing needs and role requirements.
• Build and own the company's presence in the local trades community: job fairs, hiring events, technical colleges, high schools, workforce centers, and community organizations.
• Manage the employee referral program.
• Partner with staffing agencies on open positions, hiring priorities, and monthly headcount goals.

Interview coordination

• Schedule interviews and manage communication between candidates and hiring managers.
• Coordinate pre‑employment testing, background checks, and onboarding logistics.
• Keep applicant records accurate and up to date.

Onboarding and retention

• Support onboarding paperwork and new hire orientation.
• Ensure a smooth handoff from offer to day one, and a positive candidate experience throughout.
• Support 30, 60, and 90‑day check‑ins to gather feedback and improve retention.

Outreach and process improvement

• Capture photos, short videos, and employee stories for recruiting content.
• Recommend improvements to sourcing strategies, tracking, and recruiting workflows.
• Track and report recruiting metrics to HR leadership.
• Monitor labor market trends and competitor activity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience recruiting for trades or skilled labor roles is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.
• Understanding of EEO and basic employment law related to hiring.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Key skills and competencies

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple openings and deadlines.
• Creative approach to sourcing and candidate engagement.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, production‑focused environment.
• Effective working independently and across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic HR software.

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Regular visits to the production floor and external recruiting events.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs when setting up for events.

Compensation and benefits

• Pay range: $65K to $75K per year, based on experience.
• Healthcare: health, dental, and vision.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Support for professional development and career advancement.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.