Joe Terry | Machining Recruiter | Automation Recruiter | Robotics Recruiter

Joe Terry

Key Account Manager | Automation & Robotics

First and foremost, Joe Terry is a devoted husband to his wife, Elizabeth and a proud father to his beautiful daughter, Davie and his little man, Charlie. A sports enthusiast, Joe passionately supports all Cleveland sports teams and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He has a deep-seated love for competition in any sport or game.

In his profession as a Career Consultant, Joe is dedicated to improving individuals’ lives through their careers. He is incredibly grateful that his work not only benefits his clients but also positively impacts his own family. Joe specializes in Machining & Fabrication as well as Industrial Automation & Robotics, covering roles in Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Leadership.

Over the past three years, Joe has successfully helped over 60 individuals make positive career moves within his areas of expertise through his genuine and thorough approach. He enjoys connecting talented people with Direct Recruiters, Inc.’s esteemed clients.

If you are seriously considering a career change or are simply curious about new opportunities, Joe would love to meet and have a conversation with you.

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What our clients and candidates say.

  • We received multiple candidates over the time we worked, it was a good range of what was out there for a role like this, and it helped us round out what the role would become. Joe T, was excellent to work with. Took my calls whenever I needed him to, long past “normal” working hours many times. He always followed up and communicated through the whole process. Working with Joe T. was a seamless process, and he was always professional, discreet, and easy to work with. We were extremely fortunate to work with him.”

    Jason Gallup, Messer Cutting Systems | Client

  • “Joe, A fantastic recruiter to work with. Very honest and followed up thoroughly and made sure I am addressed well before, during and after the entire process of placement. Great, Definitely recommend DRI!”

    S.K., Solutions Engineer | Candidate

  • “Joe worked hard on my behalf throughout my hiring process. He consistently followed up and facilitated communication with my eventual hiring company. Great guy to work with!”

    M.H. – Candidate

  • “Joe got me connected with a great new opportunity and was great to work with along the way. I would recommend him.Joe got me connected with a great new opportunity and was great to work with along the way. I would recommend him.”

    T.T. – Candidate

  • “Joe is really knowledgeable and does what is best for his clients. Would definitely recommend!Joe is really knowledgeable and does what is best for his clients. Would definitely recommend!”

    H.J. – Candidate

  • “Joe was great to work with, I’m pretty sure I take the record for longest time from first interview to signing the paperwork. Throughout the process, Joe made sure to check in, see how things were going, and help get me the best new situation for the job. If he gives you a call, chances are you’re going to be in a great situation.”

    M.R. – Candidate

  • “Joe was a pleasure to work with. Joe recently assisted in my next career move and it was honestly a very seamless process. He was responsive every step of the way and really wanted to a make sure my next position was a good fit for me and my career. Thanks Joe!”

    T.B. – Candidate

  • “Joe was great to work with and very helpful throughout multiple interview processes. I was introduced to Joe while looking for a new sales role in the manufacturing industry and Joe took care of me. Not only did he find the right roles at companies in the industries I was looking to move into, but he helped prep me during the interview processes. He took the time to learn about my background to understand my strengths and weaknesses to then help coach and educate me. Joe knows a lot of people in the manufacturing world and has built a great reputation. 10/10, 5 stars, would recommend!”

    R.D. – Candidate

  • “Joe contacted me through LinkedIn, I was searching for a job at the time but left my resume open for anyone to search for me. He found my information and introduced himself as a recruiter for robots, manufacturing and automation field. That really peaked my interest since those are my core desires to work in so I gave him a chance and listened to what he was offering. He definitely has strong connections with his contacts since they are in up and coming start up companies like PlusOne Robotics. PlusOne was the one he was offering to communicate back and forth between us about their job opportunity as being their Field Engineer.

    He successfully guided me through all the extensive 3 rounds of the interview process and as well travel portion to San Antonio. He always kept in communication about what’s going with PlusOne and keeping me up to date if they needed anything else.

    He does give you all the resources to success in the interview process such as tips on what kind of questions you should ask, background on the people you are speaking to, and what you should speak more on to help your chances through the interview process. Through his help he was able to help me secure a job at PlusOne Robotics, I wouldn’t have made this far if it weren’t for his help! Thanks Joe!”

    K.P. – Candidate

  • “Joe was great to work with! He was extremely thorough, responsive, and professional through the entire process. I’ve worked with many recruiters over the course of my professional career and with out a doubt, Joe is one of the best”

    M.M. – Candidate

  • “Joe was incredibly helpful, patient, and diligent in helping me find the next step in my career. I can’t recommend his efforts and support enough – a great advisor!

    Thanks Joe for all the hard work, I’m sure we will keep in touch.”

    D.R. – Candidate

  • “There are many recruiters in the industry doing great work for their clients, but Joe Terry is an absolute top notch experience! The sheer number of contacts he has within this space is outstanding on top of his ability to maintain a high-touch communication contact with his clients throughout the process. It felt like every step of the way Joe was behind me and looked out for my best interest. For anyone seeking placement in the robotics or automation fields today, reach out to Joe ASAP!”

    C.M. – Candidate

  • “DRI provided regular updates regarding their search along with candidate resumes. We were able to collaborate on a regular basis to ensure the right candidates were being targeted. This helped find the right candidate quickly. I have worked with DRI for years. Both as a candidate and as a hiring manager. They do a very good job at finding candidates to present. I will continue to use them as we grow.”

    Matt Nemeth, Director of Sales, E+E Elektronik Corp

  • “I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Terry recently regarding a professional business opportunity. Joseph was persistent which is a great thing because otherwise I would not have given the opportunity a second thought. Thanks to Joseph and his team I have been connected with a 1st class organization. Mr. Terry thank you again for matching me with the organization!” 

    J.F. – Candidate

  • “Joe is fantastic to work with! He does his homework, makes the proper connections and keeps you engaged and informed throughout the process. Working with him is like working with someone you’ve known your entire life and he works his tail off for you. I would recommend Joe to anyone who is looking for a high-quality, passionate recruiter.”

    T.L. – Candidate

  • “It’s always a pleasure to work with Joe. He is very thorough in his research and understanding of the roles he puts forward. He is definitely not one to put forward opportunities if it’s not a good match for either the company or the individual. The one thing that I truly appreciate in dealing with Joe is that he didn’t disappear once I started my new role. Joe and I touch base frequently, and it’s something that makes him stand apart from a lot of the recruiters I’ve worked with in the past.”

    B.V. – Candidate

  • “Joe was helpful in identifying an opportunity for me, listened to my concerns and helped me think through the process of making a career move. I appreciate the opportunity he has presented to me and look forward to my success at the new company that he has given me the chance to work with.”

    N.E. – Candidate

  • “Joe was a joy to work with! He was prompt in answering my questions, easy to communicate with, & helpful throughout the whole interview process. I felt genuinely heard when I expressed my concerns regarding my career path & he was kind enough to share sincere advice that truly helped in making my choice. I’m so thankful for my experience working with Joe!”

    B.H. – Candidate

  • “Joe is a sincere, honest, and overall great guy to work with. He always makes sure he’s available for candidates to ask questions and is committed to positioning them for success, so that your very best self shines through throughout the interview process. I’ve worked with many other recruiters who have limited to no invested interest in the candidate; that is not the case with Joe. Joe unselfishly commits himself 100% to understanding your goals, and what you need to be successful, and goes above and beyond to positions himself as a true advocate for you, as he works to find the right candidate/client fit. He communicates transparently and attentively — and wholeheartedly — listens to feedback, both good and bad. I have Joe’s cellphone in my contact list, because he is genuinely one of the few recruiters out there who I can always count on. He is a true professional in an industry crowded with opportunists. Thank you, Joe, for raising the bar for the industry and your peers!”

    Alex Holzhausen, Strategic Account Manager – Rockwell Automation

  • It was a great experience working with Joe. He understood my background and my ambitions at grass root level, and was able to quickly match my profile with a robotics design engineer position, all the while offering exceptional communication and guidance throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Joe if you are considering looking for a new position.”

    I.S. – Candidate

  • What a great experience it was working with Joe. After understanding my background and career ambitions, he was able to quickly match me with a “perfect match” position, all the while offering exceptional communication and guidance throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Joe if you are considering looking for a new position.”

    Tim Howell, Candidate

  • Joe did an amazing job during my recruiting process. He helped prepare me for the interviews and had good talking points to emphasize with the the hiring manager. He was knowledgeable about the process and was a great resource to have as I went through it. Joe spent a lot of time with me and even offered to speak to me while he was on vacation, I highly recommend Joe!”

    Andy Blankemeier, Candidate

  • Joe is very good at what he does. He not only found me the job I have wanted my entire career but followed up throughout the entire process. He is very easy to talk with and always works to get the answers for all your questions. I highly recommend Joe if your are looking to further your career.”

    Michael White, Candidate

  • “Joe was fantastic during my interview process. He took the time to understand my background and experience to guide me to my new position. I would recommend Joe to anyone looking for a recruiter who will have their best interests at heart.”

    Frank Connor, Candidate