Marine Shipyard Recruiter/ Site Coordinator

Hutco • Paducah, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

HUTCO, INC. is seeking a Marine Shipyard Recruiter to place skilled trade professionals. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of shipyards and skilled trades, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The position is located in Paducah, Kentucky.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• Mileage reimbursement for job-related driving
• Paid time off: vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Access to top recruiting tools, including popular job boards and applicant tracking systems
• Supportive, collaborative work culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed