Recruiter for Skilled Trades

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CMI Group Skilled Trade Recruiter will specialize in vetting highly technical skill sets along with evaluating mechanical aptitude for trainees and apprentice level candidates. This role involves high-volume talent sourcing using various channels to build pipelines for specialized roles and trainees. The recruiter will also be responsible for technical screening and assessments, full-cycle onboarding, and ensuring new hire retention through regular check-ins with new hires and managers.

Requirements

3+ years of skilled trade recruiting experience required.
Basic computer skills and spreadsheet proficiency required.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supply chain, and quality inspection standards.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with candidates, management and executive leadership.
Strong organization and time management skills - ability to manage multiple high-priority requisitions simultaneously while maintaining a sense of urgency.
Deep understanding of safety expectations and documentation accuracy requirements.
Employees must be able to meet the US Person requirement as CMI Group is an ITAR regulated facility.
All candidates must be able to work 40+ hours per week in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment.
All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

CNC Machining and Aerospace/Defense manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilize job boards, social media, and local networks to build pipelines for both specialized roles such as CNC machinists and trainees and entry-level workers.
Leverage trade schools and industry-specific networks to find skilled operators.
Vet candidates for technical proficiency, such as CNC machine operation and mechanical aptitude.
Develop and administer role-specific assessments and skill tests for CNC machining.
Schedule and conduct interviews, manage initial background checks, drug screenings, and orientation.
Conduct regularly scheduled check-ins with new hires and managers to ensure new hires are integrated into the team quickly.