Fusion HCR is Hiring!
Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist – Manufacturing (Contract)
Location: Springfield, Ohio
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Fusion HCR is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing roles on a contract basis. The position will focus on identifying, engaging, and evaluating candidates for machinist, CNC operator, skilled trades, production, and other manufacturing openings. You’ll partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and hiring priorities, then develop sourcing approaches to reach qualified active and passive candidates.
The recruiter will manage candidate communication and interview coordination, maintain accurate recruiting activity in the applicant tracking system, and build talent pipelines for current and upcoming needs. This role also supports hiring events and other talent acquisition initiatives as needed. Success calls for strong sourcing and relationship-building skills, sound understanding of manufacturing talent, and the ability to keep multiple searches moving in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage full-cycle recruiting from candidate sourcing through offer and onboarding.
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Recruit machinists, CNC operators, skilled trades, production employees, and other manufacturing professionals.
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Source active and passive candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, and direct outreach.
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Partner with hiring managers to clarify technical requirements, hiring priorities, and candidate needs.
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Screen and interview candidates to assess relevant skills, experience, and fit for each role.
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Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated openings.
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Coordinate interviews and candidate communications, and track recruiting activities in the applicant tracking system.
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Support hiring events and other talent acquisition initiatives as needed.
Required Qualifications
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At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
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Experience recruiting machinists, CNC professionals, skilled trades, and/or manufacturing personnel.
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Understanding of manufacturing operations and the technical skill sets relevant to manufacturing roles.
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Experience recruiting for both hourly and salaried positions.
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Strong sourcing, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to manage multiple openings in a fast-paced environment.
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Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office.
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Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
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Flexibility to travel occasionally for recruiting events.
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A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Why Join Us
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Take on a contract opportunity supporting critical manufacturing hiring needs.
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Work directly with manufacturing leadership and hiring managers.
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Make an immediate impact by helping attract and deliver qualified talent.
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Join a collaborative team that values recruiting expertise, efficiency, and follow-through.
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Support hiring across machinist, CNC, skilled trades, production, and other manufacturing roles.