Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!
In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.
Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.
Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.
Role Description
Form Energy is seeking a High Volume Contract Recruiter to scale our frontline manufacturing workforce at our flagship facility, Form Factory 1. In this role, you will be the driving force behind filling hourly production roles—such as Manufacturing Associates, Material Handlers, Controls Technicians, and Process Technicians—essential to launching and stabilizing our advanced automated production lines.
We are looking for an energetic, data-driven, and highly organized recruiting partner who excels in candidate-rich environments and thrives under aggressive hiring targets. This is a fast-paced, high-impact opportunity to execute batch-hiring strategies, lead local hiring events, and serve as the face of Form Energy within the regional workforce community. If you are passionate about building the teams that manufacture the future of grid-scale energy storage, this role is for you.
This role will be hybrid at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV. Onsite presence is required 3 days a week.
This is a full-time, contract position requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week. The hourly pay rate is flexible and will be commensurate with the candidate’s depth of high-volume recruiting experience. Please note that as a contract role, this position does not include employee benefits.
What you'll do:
Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for a high volume of hourly manufacturing positions, moving hundreds of applicants efficiently from application review through to onboarding.
Partner closely with Production Supervisors, Shift Managers, and Operations Leaders to establish clear weekly pipeline and onboarding targets.
Use ATS automations (Ashby) and local platforms (Indeed, Facebook) to quickly source qualified local talent.
Use a fast, structured interview process that prioritizes safety awareness, teamwork, and reliability.
Manage weekly high-volume offers, track metrics, and oversee background checks and drug screenings.
What you'll bring:
3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 1 year dedicated to high-volume hourly hiring within manufacturing, automotive, warehousing, or intensive industrial environments.
A proactive, "get-it-done" attitude to handle shifting targets and schedule disruptions calmly.
Ability to build rapport with everyone from factory floor technicians to plant executives.
A commitment to clean ATS data to accurately track hiring metrics (Time-to-Hire, passthrough rates).
Where you'll work:
This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing.
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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.
To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.
Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.