Skilled Trades Talent Scout & Recruiter

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

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.