Recruiter

About the role

Quanex is looking for a Recruiter to join our team located in any one of the following locations: Cambridge, OH; Statesville, NC; Houston, TX; or Mounds View, MN. As a Recruiter, you will play a crucial role in sourcing, attracting, and scheduling competitive hourly candidates for Quanex’s manufacturing plants and locations. You will collaborate with hiring managers, HR professionals, and other stakeholders to identify staffing needs and execute recruitment strategies that ensure a steady pipeline of skilled and motivated candidates.

What’s attractive about the Recruiter position: serving as a trusted talent advisor to hiring leaders and HR partners, influencing hiring decisions and workforce strategies; connecting job seekers with great opportunities at Quanex while helping the organization grow; and managing high-volume recruitment while building strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders in a fast‑paced environment.

About Quanex: A Part Of Something Bigger. Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We improve the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, help customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedicate ourselves to giving back to the communities where we operate, produce shareholder value, and help our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

Responsibilities

As a Recruiter, you will source, attract, and schedule competitive hourly candidates for Quanex’s manufacturing plants and locations, collaborating with hiring managers, HR professionals, and other stakeholders to identify staffing needs and execute recruitment strategies that ensure a steady pipeline of skilled and motivated candidates.

• Work closely with hiring managers and Human Resources to understand their staffing requirements and develop recruitment strategies tailored to their needs.
• Drive high-volume recruitment efforts for hourly manufacturing, production, and operational positions across Quanex plants and facilities.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for hourly roles through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and candidate relationship management.
• Keep candidates engaged and informed about their application status, interview outcomes, and next steps.
• Regularly communicate with HR and hiring managers and provide updates on recruitment progress, challenges, and adjustments to the strategy.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and changes that may impact talent acquisition in the manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset by leveraging data, insights, and innovative approaches to enhance recruitment processes, attract high-quality talent, and scale successful hiring strategies.
• Manage multiple requisitions and priorities with strong organization, timely communication, and consistent follow-through.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory