Job Type
Full-time
Description
Location: Flexible (Midwest preferred) Travel required
Reports to: Executive Leadership
About KRC Machine Tool SolutionsKRC Machine Tool Solutions is a leading provider of machine tool repair, rebuild, retrofit, and OEM solutions across North America. Our growth is constrained not by demand-but by talent. This role exists to change that.
We are hiring a
high-urgency, highly networked Talent Acquisition Manager to build and sustain a recruiting engine capable of delivering elite machine tool service talent in one of the most competitive labor markets in manufacturing.
This is not a passive recruiting role. This is a
hunter role.
Role OverviewThe Talent Acquisition Manager owns the organizational
end-to-end talent performance across all KRC requisitions. You will directly source, engage, and close candidates while building long-term pipelines through apprenticeships, schools, industry networks, and creative sourcing strategies.
Success is measured by
speed, quality, and consistency.
Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Sourcing & Hiring Execution- Personally source and recruit skilled candidates daily
- Deliver hires within required timelines:
- Entry / Mid-level roles: 30 days
- Senior roles: 60 days
- Specialty & Master Technician roles: 90 days
- Maintain a consistent, qualified pipeline across all active requisitions
Full Requisition Ownership- Actively manage all open roles, prioritizing by business urgency
- Lead intake meetings with hiring managers
- Drive communication, transparency, and momentum throughout the hiring process
Apprenticeship & Pipeline Development- Own and expand the KRC Apprenticeship Program
- Build relationships with trade schools, technical programs, and OEM partners
- Develop long-term talent supply aligned to Field Service, Projects Division needs
Innovative & Network-Driven Recruiting- Leverage non-traditional sourcing methods: competitor targeting, referrals, veterans, industry events
- Experiment, measure, and iterate sourcing strategies continuously
- Actively promote KRC's employer brand in the skilled trades market
Hiring Manager Partnership- Operate as a peer partner to leaders-not simply an order taker
- Drive accountability to recruiting processes and SLAs
- Provide market insight and hiring recommendations
What Success Looks Like- Consistent candidate flow
- Reduced time-to-fill
- Strong hiring manager confidence
- Sustainable pipeline development
- Direct impact on revenue capacity
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile- 5+ years recruiting skilled trades or niche technical talent
- Proven outbound sourcing success in tight labor markets
- Strong networking instincts and industry presence
- Comfortable owning results with minimal structure
- Bias for action, urgency, and accountability
- Experience with apprenticeship or early-career pipelines strongly preferred
Salary Description
$95,000.00 - $105,000.00