1099 Contract Recruiter / Talent Sourcer (Manufacturing)

Position Overview

The Hammitt Group is seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter / Talent Sourcer (1099 Independent Contractor) to support recruiting efforts for manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades, and operations positions across the United States.

This is a commission-based independent contractor opportunity designed for recruiters who have their own sourcing methods, recruiting tools, and candidate-generation strategies. Contractors will work remotely and will be responsible for identifying, engaging, screening, and presenting qualified candidates for a variety of client openings.

Successful recruiters will have access to a consistent flow of open requisitions and the flexibility to manage their own schedule and recruiting approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Source qualified candidates for manufacturing and industrial positions using your own recruiting resources and methods.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and engagement.
• Perform preliminary phone screens to assess qualifications, interest level, compensation expectations, and availability.
• Present qualified candidates to The Hammitt Group recruiting team in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and communication notes.
• Develop passive candidate pipelines through networking, referrals, social media, industry groups, and direct sourcing.
• Partner with internal recruiters to understand position requirements and hiring priorities.
• Represent client opportunities professionally and ethically.
• Meet agreed-upon candidate submission and quality expectations.

Typical Positions Supported

Recruiters may work on positions including:

• Manufacturing Engineers
• Production Supervisors
• Plant Managers
• Quality Engineers
• Maintenance Technicians
• CNC Machinists
• Tool & Die Makers
• Operations Managers
• Supply Chain Professionals
• Production Managers
• Skilled Trades Professionals
• Industrial Engineers
• Continuous Improvement Professionals
• Executive Manufacturing Leadership Roles

Qualifications

Required

• Previous recruiting, sourcing, staffing, or talent acquisition experience.
• Ability to independently source candidates through multiple channels.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience conducting candidate interviews and qualification screens.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable internet connection and home office setup.

Preferred

• Manufacturing recruiting experience.
• Engineering recruiting experience.
• Skilled trades recruiting experience.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, resume databases, Boolean search techniques, and networking strategies.
• Existing manufacturing candidate network.

Independent Contractor Requirements

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position. Contractors are responsible for:

• Providing their own equipment, software, and recruiting tools.
• Determining their own work schedule.
• Managing their own taxes, insurance, and business expenses.
• Utilizing their own sourcing methods and recruiting resources.

Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as creating an employer-employee relationship.

Compensation

• Competitive commission structure based on successful candidate placements.
• Access to a large and growing volume of manufacturing recruiting assignments.
• Opportunity to work on multiple searches simultaneously.
• Unlimited earning potential based on performance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal recruiter is entrepreneurial, resourceful, and thrives in a performance-driven environment. They are comfortable sourcing hard-to-find manufacturing talent, managing multiple searches at once, and leveraging their own recruiting strategies to produce results.

If you enjoy recruiting, building relationships, and earning based on performance while maintaining flexibility and independence, we encourage you to apply.