KRC Machine Tool Solutions

Talent Acquisition Manager – Skilled Trades & Machine Tool Services

KRC Machine Tool Solutions  •  $95k - $145k/yr  •  Independence, KY (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

Location: Flexible (Midwest preferred) | Travel required
Reports to: Executive Leadership

About KRC Machine Tool Solutions

KRC Machine Tool Solutions is a leading provider of machine tool repair, rebuild, retrofit, and OEM solutions across North America. Our growth is constrained not by demand—but by talent. This role exists to change that.

We are hiring a high-urgency, highly networked Talent Acquisition Manager to build and sustain a recruiting engine capable of delivering elite machine tool service talent in one of the most competitive labor markets in manufacturing.

This is not a passive recruiting role. This is a hunter role

The Talent Acquisition Manager owns the organizational end-to-end talent performance across all KRC requisitions. You will directly source, engage, and close candidates while building long-term pipelines through apprenticeships, schools, industry networks, and creative sourcing strategies.

Success is measured by speed, quality, and consistency

Key Responsibilities

Direct Sourcing & Hiring Execution

  • Personally source and recruit skilled candidates daily
  • Deliver hires within required timelines:
    • Entry / Mid-level roles: 30 days
    • Senior roles: 60 days
    • Specialty & Master Technician roles: 90 days
  • Maintain a consistent, qualified pipeline across all active requisitions

Full Requisition Ownership

  • Actively manage all open roles, prioritizing by business urgency
  • Lead intake meetings with hiring managers
  • Drive communication, transparency, and momentum throughout the hiring process

Apprenticeship & Pipeline Development

  • Own and expand the KRC Apprenticeship Program
  • Build relationships with trade schools, technical programs, and OEM partners
  • Develop long-term talent supply aligned to Field Service, Projects Division needs

Innovative & Network-Driven Recruiting

  • Leverage non-traditional sourcing methods: competitor targeting, referrals, veterans, industry events
  • Experiment, measure, and iterate sourcing strategies continuously
  • Actively promote KRC’s employer brand in the skilled trades market

Hiring Manager Partnership

  • Operate as a peer partner to leaders—not simply an order taker
  • Drive accountability to recruiting processes and SLAs
  • Provide market insight and hiring recommendations

What Success Looks Like

  • Consistent candidate flow
  • Reduced time-to-fill
  • Strong hiring manager confidence
  • Sustainable pipeline development
  • Direct impact on revenue capacity

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 5+ years recruiting skilled trades or niche technical talent
  • Proven outbound sourcing success in tight labor markets
  • Strong networking instincts and industry presence
  • Comfortable owning results with minimal structure
  • Bias for action, urgency, and accountability
  • Experience with apprenticeship or early-career pipelines strongly preferred
KRC Machine Tool Solutions

About KRC Machine Tool Solutions

KRC is a truly unique company in the machine tool industry. Founded in 1989 by Thomas Luzak, an industrial engineer with an MBA from Syracuse University, the company fosters a strong work ethic by practicing open-book management with significant profit sharing for all employees.

As the company grew, additional space was required. In 1997, KRC expanded its state-of-the-art facility to 35,000 square feet, complete with high bays, heavy floors, 15 ton, and 20 ton overhead cranes, machining capabilities, and steam cleaning and paint booths.

In 2019, KRC announced a company-wide rebranding initiative. KRC Machine Tool Services, has changed to KRC Machine Tool Solutions. This milestone ushers in a new era in the history of our 30 years. The rebranding is designed to better reflect our expanded range of capabilities as we continue our efforts to be the complete machine tool solutions company.

As part of the rebrand, KRC Machine Tool Solutions expanded capabilities to include multiple new product category offerings. Included in the expansion is the production of our own private label machine lines, ushering in the next generation of American-made precision machine tools. These product lines will include large and medium format gantry style machines and vertical turning lathes ranging in various sizes and configurations.

KRC continues to grow, and currently employs just under 100 people. KRC is still known as the premier provider in CNC retrofitting, machine rebuilding, and machine tool repair serving all key industrial markets. Our nationwide team of service engineers performs repairs and troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and laser alignments at the customer's facility.

Our expanded offerings now include a complete facility maintenance program we call Complete Maintenance Solutions. KRC will lead the way at optimizing your manufacturing operations with full-time on-site management and support.

What sets KRC apart from our competitors is our core value “To Be the Best”. KRC takes pride in the ability to create trusting customer relationships looking to elevate their manufacturing operations. KRC delivers the highest quality solutions on time and backed by superior customer service. Most of KRC's growth can be attributed to repeat customers and word-of-mouth referrals from customers pleased with the outstanding service they received from KRC.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Independence, Kentucky
Year Founded
1989
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