Contract Recruiter – Manufacturing (Fab/Wafer Operations) at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Technology, Data StorageIndustries

Requirements

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

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

Skills

Recruiting

Sourcing

High-Volume Hiring

Talent Acquisition

Manufacturing Recruitment

Technician Hiring

Equipment Maintenance Recruitment

Facilities Recruitment

Hiring Manager Partnership

Workforce Planning

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$927.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.

Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.

Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.

The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.

Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.

Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.

Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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