Trades Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter in Biloxi, MS to lead full-cycle recruiting for shipbuilding, manufacturing, and industrial roles. The role emphasizes sourcing, screening, and closing qualified craft professionals in high-volume environments.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of specialized recruiting experience, strong sourcing abilities, and will leverage CEIPAL ATS. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to support diverse workforce initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience in skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, or shipbuilding environments.
• Experience recruiting hourly craft personnel.
• Spanish-English bilingual communication preferred.
• Experience using ATS platforms; CEIPAL experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through onboarding.
• Develop and maintain pipelines of skilled trade talent.
• Source candidates through job boards, referrals, social media, community outreach, and industry networks.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and interviews.
• Verify work history, certifications, qualifications, and eligibility requirements.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and operations leaders.
• Maintain accurate records and candidate activity within CEIPAL ATS.
• Track recruiting metrics and hiring progress against workforce plans.
• Support hiring events, job fairs, and community recruiting initiatives.
• Build relationships with trade schools, workforce agencies, and apprenticeship programs.
• Assist with workforce forecasting and strategic recruiting initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company hiring policies and employment regulations.

Skills

Sourcing & recruiting

Candidate screening

Relationship building

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multi-requisition management

Negotiation & closing

Tools

CEIPAL ATS

Job description

Skilled Trades Recruiter

We are seeking a results-driven Skilled Trades Recruiter to identify, attract, and hire qualified craft professionals in support of shipbuilding, manufacturing, and industrial operations. This role is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, developing talent pipelines, and partnering with hiring managers to meet workforce demands.

The ideal candidate has experience recruiting skilled trades personnel in high-volume environments and possesses strong sourcing, screening, and relationship-building skills. Spanish-English bilingual communication skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities from sourcing through onboarding.
• Develop and maintain pipelines of skilled trade talent.
• Source candidates through job boards, referrals, social media, community outreach, and industry networks.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and interviews.
• Verify work history, certifications, qualifications, and eligibility requirements.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and operations leaders.
• Maintain accurate records and candidate activity within CEIPAL ATS.
• Track recruiting metrics and hiring progress against workforce plans.
• Support hiring events, job fairs, and community recruiting initiatives.
• Build relationships with trade schools, workforce agencies, apprenticeship programs, and industry organizations.
• Assist with workforce forecasting and strategic recruiting initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company hiring policies and employment regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within skilled trades, manufacturing, construction, industrial, or shipbuilding environments.
• Experience recruiting hourly craft personnel.
• Strong candidate sourcing and networking abilities.
• Experience using ATS platforms; CEIPAL experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Preferred Experience Recruiting

• Welders
• Shipfitters
• Pipefitters
• Marine Electricians
• Structural Fitters
• Riggers
• Aluminum Welders
• Machinists
• Joiners
• Insulators
• Maintenance Technicians
• Industrial Craftspeople
• Foremen and Supervisors

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus opportunity

Pay Range: $55,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience, plus performance incentives.

You should be proficient in

• Language: Spanish
• Human Resources
• Recruiting and Training Experience
• Industrial Recruiter
• Shipbuilding Recruiter
• Talent Acquisition
• Marine Recruiter