Skilled Trades Recruiter

Overview

Staffing Partners is seeking a driven and resourceful Skilled Trades Recruiter to support our growing client base in industrial and food manufacturing.

This role will focus on recruiting for high demand positions including Machine Operators, Forklift Operators, CNC Machinists, CNC Programmers, Quality Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, and other skilled trades roles.

This is a fast paced, performance driven position where success is measured by quality hires, speed, and the ability to build strong pipelines of reliable talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and place candidates in skilled trades and manufacturing roles
• Conduct phone interviews to evaluate experience, technical skills, and overall fit
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings
• Partner closely with clients to understand hiring needs, shift requirements, and key qualifications
• Write and post job ads across multiple platforms including Indeed and internal systems
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process
• Ensure all candidates are fully vetted prior to submission, including work history, reliability, and eligibility requirements
• Maintain accurate and up to date records in the ATS
• Support onboarding processes and ensure a smooth transition for new hires

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience in manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades
• Strong ability to evaluate candidates for hands on roles such as maintenance, CNC, and machine operation
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Strong sense of urgency and follow up
• Comfortable working with metrics and performance goals
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $50,000 – $70,000, based on experience
• Commissions paid out monthly.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Why Staffing Partners

• Established staffing firm with a strong reputation in Southeastern Wisconsin
• Direct hire and high volume recruiting opportunities
• Supportive, team oriented environment
• Clear opportunity for growth and advancement

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently filling open roles with qualified, reliable candidates
• Building strong relationships with both clients and candidates
• Maintaining organized pipelines and hitting placement goals
• Delivering a high level of service that keeps clients coming back

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off