To drive talent acquisition and build our long-term talent pipeline for our precision aerospace CNC machining facility. In this role, you will lead full-lifecycle technical recruiting while actively developing local educational partnerships, helping establish and managing our apprenticeship program, and partnering with internal management and external agencies. Qualifications:
2-5 years of talent acquisition experience, ideally within a manufacturing, machining, engineering, or industrial trade environment
Basic understanding of precision manufacturing roles (e.g., CNC milling/turning, multi-axis machining, GD&T, CMM inspection) to effectively screen candidates
Proven ability to build networks with local educators, trade schools, and community workforce development programs
Experience coordinating or managing apprenticeship, internship, or technical training programs is a strong plus
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage comfortably with high school students, technical experts, shop floor employees, and executive leadership
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience/associate degree with industrial background)
Understand the local market, to be invovled to continue to build a pipeline of candidates
Responsibilities:
Lead full-lifecycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, including CNC Machinists, Programmers, Quality Inspectors, Engineers, and Shop Floor Support
Source candidates using direct outreach, job boards, industry networks, and local recruitment events
Screen applicants, coordinate interview loops, and partner with hiring managers to select top talent aligned with modern aerospace quality standards
Serve as the primary liaison to local technical colleges, trade schools, and high schools to introduce students to careers in aerospace manufacturing
Help establish, maintain, continuously improve, and expand our state- or company-sponsored CNC Apprenticeship Program
Manage onboarding, orientation, and integration of new hires into the company culture
Assist with day-to-day HR tasks as needed (e.g., employee relations, administrative recordkeeping, training, logistics, and benefits support)
Compensation:
This Salary position offers a pay range of $75,000 to $82,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and ensuring fair compensation based on market standards for similar roles within our company.