Technical Recruiter, Plant Operations and Manufacturing

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

General Matter is seeking a tenacious recruiter to help build the workforce for the world's most modern enrichment facility in Paducah, Kentucky. This role will manage full-cycle recruiting for technical, skilled trades, operations, manufacturing, construction, and facility buildout positions, while also developing long-term talent pipelines for a significant industrial project. The position offers a unique opportunity to join a lean, high-impact recruiting team during a critical growth phase. The recruiter will collaborate with hiring managers, operations leaders, and community stakeholders to identify, attract, assess, and secure exceptional talent. Responsibilities include building external relationships with trade schools, technical colleges, universities, workforce development organizations, and local community groups. The role demands both strategic thinking and operational execution, with a need to manage high-volume hiring while ensuring a positive candidate experience. Key tasks involve tracking pipeline health, maintaining systems, identifying bottlenecks, driving processes with urgency, and ensuring clear communication with candidates. The team is collaborative, operates with integrity, and is committed to re-establishing nuclear fuel enrichment in the US. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy autonomous, ownership-driven work and are passionate about building world-class teams. The company is open to various experience levels, prioritizing capability, drive, and impact over years of experience, with scope and responsibility adjusted accordingly.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of recruiting experience (academic, internships, and extracurriculars at university level qualify) or associate degree and 4+ years of experience; or 5+ years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with candidates, hiring teams, educational partners, and community organizations.
Proven ability to manage and execute multiple competing priorities with autonomy.
Holds a high bar for personal accountability and performance, consistently delivering quality results with speed, ownership, and attention to detail.
Strong judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information and advising on hiring decisions.
Willingness to attend local events, build community relationships, and serve as an external representative of General Matter in the Paducah region.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
This position is based in Los Angeles, and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Proven success hiring for skilled trades, manufacturing, or construction roles, including hard-to-fill or specialized positions such as electricians, welders, and construction professionals.
Full lifecycle recruiting experience, from sourcing to closing.
Experience supporting high-volume hiring environments where pipeline tracking, process discipline, candidate communication, and fast execution are critical.
Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields.
Demonstrated expertise in non-standard recruiting methods: cold calling candidates and companies, organizing and executing networking events, managing external partnerships, creating unique targeted sourcing campaigns, etc.
Deeply motivated by General Matter’s mission to restore U.S. fuel enrichment capabilities and strengthen national energy security.

Responsibilities

Own the full-cycle recruitment process for technical and operational roles, from intake to closing.
Act as a key business partner to leaders and hiring managers by providing market insights, rapidly calibrating on top talent, and refining interview processes to drive successful hiring outcomes.
Conduct thorough initial interviews that assess ability, excellence, and cultural alignment while delivering a positive candidate experience and strong interview-to-offer outcomes.
Build and maintain high-volume recruiting pipelines, tracking hiring progress as an operation and using metrics to identify bottlenecks, improve conversion, and drive consistent execution.
Develop workforce development partnerships with trade schools, technical colleges, community colleges, universities, workforce boards, training programs, and other educational institutions in Paducah and the surrounding region.
Plan, coordinate, and attend community events, school visits, technical talks, and other outreach efforts to build General Matter’s presence in the local talent market.
Design and execute sourcing strategies that extend beyond traditional recruiting channels, including referrals, cold outreach, local networking, community partnerships, events, and targeted campaigns.
Deliver exceptional candidate experiences across the interview process that reflects General Matter's mission, culture, and high-performance culture.
Wear many hats across the recruiting function, from managing process improvement initiatives, coordinating onsite interviews to process improvement projects as we scale.