Job Title: Marine Shipyard Recruiter/ Site Coordinator
Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Salary Range:$20.00 To $26.00 Hourly
About Hutco: Since 1986, Hutco has been placing skilled craftsmen and professionals into contract and direct hire jobs nationwide. As a high-volume marine staffing agency, we focus on building strong relationships with both our clients and candidates. We thrive in a collaborative environment designed to help you succeed and grow.
Position Overview: We're seeking a Marine Shipyard Recruiter to place skilled trade professionals. This is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of shipyards and skilled trades, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruit, screen and qualify skilled trade professionals including welders, fitters, electricians, pipefitters, riggers, marine joiners
Manage the full-cycle recruitment process
Screen resumes, conduct interviews, verify certifications and work history
Handle onboarding, insurance, compliance, and new hire paperwork
Maintain talent pipelines and build strong candidate relationships
Provide outstanding customer service as the main point of contact for all workforce needs and concerns
Meet and check in new employees at the job site on their start date
Respond and provide transportation if an employee is injured on the job site
Make supply runs as needed to support field operations
Work closely with internal teams to meet client needs
Prepare weekly employment reports and support team goals
About You:
3+ years of recruiting experience (industrial, marine, or skilled trades sector — shipyard experience preferred)
Knowledge of shipyard crafts
Goal-oriented, self-driven, energetic, and resilient with excellent interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in sales, customer service, or similar people-focused environments
Proficient in time management and computer skills (Microsoft Office; ATS)
Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license required for site visits, employee transport, and supply runs (mileage reimbursed)
Comfortable spending time on active shipyard and industrial worksites, not just in an office setting