Skilled Trades Talent Partner

Cooper Machinery Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Parental Leave

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services in Houston is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to own full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing, shop, and field‑service roles, building trust with skilled trades and technical talent.

You will partner with hiring managers, develop sourcing strategies, write compelling postings, keep candidates engaged through onboarding, and collaborate with HR on workforce development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience recruiting in manufacturing or technical fields.
• Ability to build trust with employees at all levels from shop floor to leadership.
• Proficient with ATS and HR software; comfortable with fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers across manufacturing, shop, and field service to understand role requirements.
• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and hourly roles, from sourcing to offers.
• Develop sourcing strategies through outreach, job fairs, schools, and digital platforms.
• Write accurate job postings that attract qualified candidates.
• Maintain candidate engagement through onboarding and recruitment metrics.
• Collaborate with HR on onboarding, workforce development, and retention.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Relationship building

Communication

Applicant Tracking Systems

Tools

HR Technology

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services in Houston is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to own full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing, shop, and field‑service roles, building trust with skilled trades and technical talent.

You will partner with hiring managers, develop sourcing strategies, write compelling postings, keep candidates engaged through onboarding, and collaborate with HR on workforce development.