1X Technologies
Recruiter - Skilled Trades
$122K–$150K
San Carlos, CA +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Location
- San Carlos, CA
Hayward, CA
About the job
Recruit skilled trades and technician talent to support 1X’s manufacturing scale-up, managing hiring from outreach through start date.
What you'll do
- Deliver hires for manufacturing roles including assembly, electrical, test, quality, and maintenance technicians, and machinists.
- Run high-volume hiring events and build candidate pipelines through outreach, trade schools, apprenticeships, referrals, and community channels.
- Use recruiting metrics and AI-assisted pre-screening to improve hiring decisions and outcomes.
What they ask for
- Experience recruiting skilled trades or technician talent in manufacturing, industrial operations, or a comparable hands-on environment.
- Success managing multiple openings from sourcing and screening through interviews, offers, and closing.
- Experience building candidate pipelines through proactive outreach and relationships beyond inbound applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication, accurate applicant tracking, and use of recruiting data to guide priorities.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting a factory launch, production ramp, or high-volume hourly hiring program.
- Relationships with trade schools or skilled trades communities in Los Angeles or the Bay Area; or recruiting experience in precision manufacturing.
Pay
$122,000 - $150,000 USD base salary
Tools
AI-assisted pre-screening
AI focus
Use AI-assisted pre-screening to identify skilled trades candidates; experience with AI screening or automation tools is preferred.
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