Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist MRA-The Management Association 9805 45th Ave N (Show on map) May 05, 2026
Productivity, Inc.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Plymouth, MN Productivity, Inc. is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us find the skilled professionals who keep advanced manufacturing running. If you understand the world of machining, CNC equipment, automation, and technical service-and know how to identify great talent in those fields-this could be a great fit. We are a long-established distributor and integrator of CNC machine tools and automation solutions. Our team works closely with manufacturers across the region, and the people we hire-service engineers, machinists, applications engineers, and automation technicians-play a critical role in helping customers succeed. This role will lead recruiting efforts for a variety of technical positions across our organization and offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in the office) What You'll Do Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical and skilled trade positions
Recruit for roles such as CNC service engineers, machinists, CNC programmers, automation technicians, applications engineers, and related technical positions
Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and develop effective recruiting strategies
Leverage Indeed, LinkedIn, social media, and other emerging tools
Source candidates through industry networks, job boards, referrals, trade schools, and technical programs
Screen candidates to assess technical skills, experience, and cultural fit
Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through the hiring process
Build pipelines of skilled manufacturing and technical talent for current and future needs
Represent the company professionally with candidates, schools, and industry partners. Attend career fairs. Create partnerships with local schools. What We're Looking For Experience recruiting in manufacturing, machining, CNC, or industrial automation environments
Proven success in recruiting skilled technical roles such as machinists, CNC programmers, field service technicians, or automation technicians
Ability to understand technical job requirements and communicate effectively with candidates and hiring managers
Strong sourcing and networking skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience with applicant tracking systems, recruiting tools, and platforms Why Join Productivity? Stable, growing company with a long history in advanced manufacturing
Opportunity to recruit for highly skilled, interesting technical roles
Collaborative culture where people take pride in their work
Competitive pay and strong benefits - $60,000 - $75,000/year depending on experience and qualifications
Hybrid work environment If you enjoy connecting talented technical professionals with meaningful careers and want to work with a company that values skilled trades and engineering talent, we would love to hear from you.