Job Title: Manufacturing Recruiter (Temporary)

Job Description

The Manufacturing Recruiter (Temporary) plays a key role in attracting and hiring top talent across a broad range of roles, from entry-level manufacturing operators to technical sales and engineering professionals. This full-time, onsite position in San Diego, CA focuses on full-cycle recruiting, proactive sourcing, and strong partnerships with hiring managers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role offers meaningful autonomy, broad visibility on a lean talent acquisition team, and the opportunity to build valuable experience in technical and manufacturing recruitment.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with hiring managers and site leadership to understand staffing needs and develop effective, role-specific hiring strategies.Own the full recruitment lifecycle from initial hiring manager intake through offer acceptance and handoff to onboarding.Conduct thorough intake meetings to clarify position requirements, success profiles, timelines, and sourcing strategies for each requisition.Actively source candidates from day one using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, job boards, networking, and hiring events to attract both passive and active talent.Manage a high-volume requisition load of approximately 15–20 open roles at a time while maintaining organization and clear priorities.Screen resumes and conduct structured phone screens and interviews to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit for manufacturing, technical, and professional roles.Guide candidates through each stage of the process, providing timely communication, clear expectations, and a positive candidate experience.Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview panels, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.Occasionally coordinate candidate travel for onsite interviews, including logistics and itinerary details.Sit in on interviews as needed to support and coach hiring managers on interview best practices and candidate evaluation.Discuss compensation expectations with candidates and collaborate with hiring managers using basic compensation analysis and benchmarking to support competitive offers.Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and requisition data in recruitment software and HRIS systems, with particular emphasis on detail and data integrity.Stay current on manufacturing and technical recruiting best practices, labor market trends, and workforce dynamics to continuously improve sourcing and selection strategies.Ensure recruiting practices align with employment laws and compliance requirements, including export control regulations when applicable.Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders to support ongoing and future hiring needs.Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.Adapt to changing priorities and business needs, taking on additional duties or adjusting responsibilities as required.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, preferably supporting manufacturing, engineering, or other technical roles.Proven ability to independently manage the entire recruitment process from hiring manager intake through offer acceptance.Demonstrated experience actively sourcing candidates via platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed.Comfort and effectiveness in managing a high-volume workload of approximately 15–20 requisitions simultaneously.Strong communication skills, including clear and professional verbal and written communication with candidates and hiring managers.Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders.High level of detail orientation, with the ability to describe and execute a structured, step-by-step recruiting process.Familiarity with recruitment software and HRIS systems, with a preference for experience using UKG.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Solid understanding of employment laws and compliance practices relevant to recruiting and hiring.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.Experience recruiting in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly beneficial.background in technical recruiting, including engineering or technical sales roles, is a strong plus.Experience conducting basic compensation analysis and benchmarking to support informed discussions with hiring managers and candidates.Ability to confidently coach and support hiring managers during interviews, including advising on interview structure and candidate evaluation.Experience coordinating candidate travel and onsite interview logistics.Bilingual skills, particularly in Spanish or Japanese, are a plus.Eligibility under U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) as a U.S. person as defined by applicable regulations.Genuine interest in building or expanding experience in technical and manufacturing recruitment.Motivation and commitment to succeed in a temporary role with potential for extended duration based on business needs.

Work Environment

This role is based fully onsite in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in San Diego, CA, working 40 hours per week. You will be part of a small, lean talent acquisition team that supports a broad range of positions, from entry-level operators on the production floor to engineers and technical sales professionals. The environment expects a high degree of autonomy and self-direction from day one, with the flexibility to manage your own workload and priorities while maintaining strong collaboration with hiring managers and leadership. You will use modern recruitment tools, including job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, HRIS and applicant tracking systems, and the Microsoft Office suite to manage requisitions and candidate pipelines. The culture values innovation, operational excellence, and diversity, with a strong commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and to maintaining inclusive, compliant hiring practices. The nature of the business may involve exposure to information subject to U.S. export control regulations, so work processes will follow the corresponding compliance requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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