Recruiter, Skilled Trades

UNKNOWN; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

HSA contributions

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Internal promotions

Volunteer opportunities

PTO plan

Job summary

Cimarron in Norman, OK is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter to build local talent pipelines for welders, assemblers, machinists and technicians. You will engage with trade schools, workforce groups, and veteran programs to ensure a steady stream of skilled candidates while representing Cimarron's manufacturing presence.

This is an in-office role in Norman or Marlow, with flexibility after initial training.

Qualifications

• 3+ years recruiting experience in manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades.
• Experience recruiting welders, assemblers, technicians, machinists, or similar roles.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Talent Pipeline Development: Build and maintain talent pipelines for key manufacturing and skilled trades positions; develop long-term recruiting strategies; create talent communities; conduct market research.
• Community & Relationship Building: Build relationships with local trade schools, technical colleges, workforce groups, apprenticeship programs; attend events and partner with veteran organizations.
• Recruiting & Candidate Engagement: Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates; outreach to passive candidates; coordinate interviews; ensure strong candidate experience.
• Workforce Strategy: Provide recruiting metrics, pipeline reporting, and labor market insights; advise on sourcing improvements; support workforce planning and succession.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Manufacturing hiring

Networking

Communication

Relationship building

Tools

Paycom ATS

Job description

Skilled Trades Recruiter

Norman, OK or Marlow, OK | Full Time | In Office (Flexibility after initial training period)

About Cimarron

At Cimarron, we don’t just build emissions technology – we build a cleaner future. As a global leader in environmental solutions for the energy industry, we help capture and destroy over 90 million tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent every year. From oil and gas to biogas and renewables, our innovative tech and real time monitoring systems are making a real dent in global emissions. Headquartered in Houston, TX and operating in over 45 countries, we’re a team of engineers, problem solvers, and planet protectors who believe that sustainability and energy can go hand in hand. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to work where your impact matters, Cimarron is the place for you!

The Role

As a Skilled Trades Recruiter, you will play a key role in helping Cimarron attract and hire the skilled talent that drives our success. This position focuses on building local talent pipelines, developing community relationships, and creating proactive recruiting strategies that ensure we have access to top manufacturing talent before hiring needs arise.

More than a traditional recruiter, you'll serve as a talent ambassador in the Oklahoma manufacturing community, building partnerships with trade schools, workforce development organizations, veteran groups, and technical programs while engaging welders, assemblers, machinists, technicians, painters, and other skilled trades professionals. The ideal candidate is relationship driven, enjoys being out in the community, and is passionate about connecting great people with meaningful career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for key manufacturing and skilled trades positions, including Welders, Assemblers, Fabricators, Production Technicians, Painters, and Quality personnel.
• Develop long term recruiting strategies to ensure a continuous flow of qualified manufacturing candidates.
• Create and maintain talent communities for future hiring needs.
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify emerging talent sources and workforce trends.

Community & Relationship Building

• Establish and maintain relationships with local trade schools, technical colleges, workforce development organizations, and apprenticeship programs.
• Attend hiring events, career fairs, industry association meetings, and community networking events.
• Build partnerships with veteran organizations, military transition programs, and skilled trade associations.
• Create and execute outreach strategies that strengthen Cimarron's employment brand.

Recruiting & Candidate Engagement

• Source, screen, interview, and assess manufacturing and skilled trade candidates.
• Conduct regular outreach to passive candidates and maintain relationships with prospective talent.
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

Workforce Strategy

• Provide recruiting metrics, pipeline reporting, and labor market insights.
• Recommend innovative sourcing and recruiting approaches to improve hiring outcomes.
• Support workforce planning initiatives and succession planning efforts.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades environments.
• Experience recruiting positions such as welders, assemblers, technicians, machinists, or similar roles.
• Strong networking and relationship building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to engage both shop floor employees and business leaders.
• Self motivated with a proactive approach to talent acquisition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, oil & gas, fabrication, or industrial environments.
• Existing relationships within the Oklahoma area skilled labor market.
• Experience working with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, or workforce development organizations.
• ATS experience (Paycom preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, rewards, & recognition
• Benefits: 401K Matching, HSA employer contributions, Paid maternity/parental leave
• Growth: Tuition Reimbursement, Career Paths, Internal Promotion Opportunities
• Perks: Quarterly company paid volunteer opportunities, robust PTO plan, team events

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.