1x Recruiter - Skilled Trades at 1X responsible for building skilled trades teams to scale production of home robots. Owns recruiting from outreach through start date and runs hiring events to identify exceptional hands-on talent.
Responsibilities
Deliver hires against manufacturing plans for assembly, electrical, test, quality, maintenance technicians, and machinists
Run hiring events with strong show rates and quick interview-to-offer processes
Build candidate pipelines through trade schools, apprenticeship programs, community organizations, referrals, paid channels, and local outreach
Align hiring managers on practical skills and clear evaluation criteria
Use AI-assisted pre-screening, structured interviews, and assessments to identify top craftsmanship and troubleshooting ability
Analyze pipeline conversion, show rates, offer acceptance, start rates, and early retention to improve hiring results
Qualification
Curiosity about how things are builtExperience supporting a factory launchExperience recruiting for robotics
Required
Experience distinguishing top skilled trades talent
Curiosity about how things are built
Ability to probe for evidence of precision, safe work practices, and hands-on problem-solving
Resourcefulness in reaching skilled tradespeople not active on traditional recruiting platforms
Credibility with hiring managers and candidates
Preferred
Experience supporting a factory launch, production ramp, or high-volume hourly hiring program.
Established relationships with trade schools, technical programs, or skilled trades communities in Los Angeles or the Bay Area.
Experience recruiting for robotics, automotive, aerospace, or other precision manufacturing environments.
Experience using AI screening or automation tools in a high-volume hiring process.
What does a successful 1X Team Member look like
Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it's the one thing you can't get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.
