Contract Recruiter – Manufacturing (Fab/Wafer Operations)

Company Description

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support high-volume hiring across our Fab and Wafer Manufacturing operations, with a focus on technician, equipment maintenance, and facilities roles. This individual will partner closely with local manufacturing leaders to understand critical workforce needs and execute targeted, high-impact sourcing and recruiting strategies.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and resourceful recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment and is adept at using modern tools and sourcing methods to identify and engage top hourly and technical talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to develop and execute recruitment strategies that attract highly qualified technician and maintenance candidates.
• Manage and prioritize a high volume of unique requisitions across multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Conduct detailed intake meetings with hiring managers to define job requirements, hiring criteria, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Create and implement sourcing plans to attract talent using a variety of platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, CareerBuilder, and industry-specific networks).
• Source, screen, and present a strong and diverse pool of qualified candidates for each open role.
• Conduct phone interviews to assess experience, technical capabilities, and cultural fit.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including scheduling interviews, preparing offer recommendations, and coordinating pre-employment screening.
• Maintain strong relationships with hiring leaders, providing regular updates, market insights, and recommendations to optimize search strategies.
• Stay current on best practices in recruiting, sourcing technology, and labor market trends related to manufacturing and technical talent.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the business, growth objectives, and workforce challenges to proactively identify talent needs.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics to measure success and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience recruiting within a manufacturing environment, ideally focused on Maintenance, Facilities, or Equipment Technician roles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-volume requisitions simultaneously.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as SmartRecruiters, Taleo, or similar platforms.
• Skilled in sourcing candidates using multiple recruiting tools and platforms, including Boolean search and AI-driven sourcing technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail in process execution.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic manufacturing environment and deliver results under tight timelines.

Additional Information

WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including do