Automotive & Parts Manufacturing Staffing
Assembly, production, quality and material handling staff for automotive parts suppliers and manufacturers across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.
Automotive & Parts Staffing for Employers
Automotive suppliers run on tight schedules and line rates. We supply pre-screened associates who can keep pace, and we respond fast when volumes change or a line needs coverage.
Automotive & Parts Jobs
Assembly, production, machine operator, quality and material handling jobs with automotive parts suppliers. Weekly pay and temp-to-hire opportunities on all shifts.
How We Staff Automotive & Parts
Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky are home to a large automotive supply chain. Here’s how we support it.
Responsive Coverage
When schedules or volumes change, we respond quickly with associates ready for your line.
Line-Ready Associates
We screen for the pace, repetition and attention to detail that automotive assembly demands.
Quality Support
Inspectors and sorters to help protect your quality and delivery commitments.
Material Handling
Forklift operators and material handlers to keep parts moving to the line and out the door.
Scale With Demand
Add associates for new programs, launches or higher volumes without adding permanent headcount.
Temp-to-Hire Pipeline
See how associates perform on the line before offering permanent positions.
Every industry we serve can choose temporary, temp-to-hire or direct-hire staffing.
How Automotive & Parts Staffing Works
01
Tell us what you need
Call or book a call. We learn the role, shift, pay rate, skills and your site’s requirements.
02
We recruit and screen
Our local recruiters find candidates and screen them for job fit and your requirements.
03
Orientation
Associates learn the job, schedule and your expectations before they start.
04
Assignments begin
Your new associates show up ready for their first shift, usually within 24 to 48 hours of your order.
05
We stay in touch
We follow up after the first day, run weekly payroll and backfill openings fast.
Automotive & Parts Roles We Fill
We place automotive and parts manufacturing workers on all shifts, with weekly pay.
Assembly Associate
Production Associate
Machine Operator
Quality Inspector
Parts Sorter
Material Handler
Forklift Operator
Welder
Shipping & Receiving
Maintenance Technician
Packer
Line Lead
Automotive & Parts Job Descriptions
What the most common automotive jobs involve, for employers writing job orders and for job seekers deciding what to apply for.
Assembly Associate
Builds components or sub-assemblies at a set line rate, following detailed work instructions.
Quality Inspector
Inspects and measures parts against customer specifications to protect quality and delivery.
Parts Sorter
Sorts and inspects parts to contain quality issues before they reach the customer.
Machine Operator
Runs stamping, molding, machining or other equipment that produces parts.
Material Handler
Keeps parts flowing to the line and finished goods to shipping, often with a forklift or tugger.
Welder
Joins metal parts using MIG, TIG or robotic welding cells, depending on the operation.
Automotive & Parts Pay Rates
Typical hourly pay for TA Staffing assignments. Actual pay depends on the employer, shift, experience and location. Updated November 2026.
Material Handling
General Material Handler
Move and organize materials throughout facilities
Production Material Handler
Deliver parts and supplies to manufacturing lines
Assembly Line Feeder
Keep production stations stocked with components
Pallet Jack Operator
Move palletized products using powered equipment
Freight Handler
Load, unload and sort freight shipments
Dock Worker
Stage freight and maintain dock operations
Kitting Associate
Assemble parts and materials into production kits
Parts Handler
Receive, sort and distribute manufacturing parts
Tugger Operator
Transport materials using industrial tugger vehicles
Material Handling Lead
Coordinate material movement and production support
Skilled Trades: Manufacturing & Industrial
CNC Machine Operator
Operate programmed computer-controlled machines
CNC Setup Technician
Set up machines, tooling and production runs
CNC Programmer
Create and optimize machining programs
MIG Welder
Weld metal components using MIG processes
TIG Welder
Perform precision welding on metals and assemblies
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Repair and maintain production machinery
Industrial Electrician
Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems
Industrial Mechanic
Repair motors, conveyors and mechanical systems
Tool and Die Maker
Build and maintain manufacturing dies and tooling
PLC/Controls Technician
Diagnose automated equipment and control systems
What Does Automotive & Parts Staffing Cost?
Your rate depends on the position, the pay rate, the shift and how long you need help. Higher-skill roles and harder-to-fill shifts cost more than general labor.
Our rate covers recruiting, screening, onboarding, weekly payroll, payroll taxes and workers’ compensation, so you add people without adding headcount or paperwork.
Why Employers Choose TA Staffing for Automotive & Parts
Since 1986
Locally owned staffing in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky
24–48 hrs
Typical time to fill an order
87%
Of associates still on the job after 30 days
100,000+
People placed with 600+ employers
We’ve supported automotive and parts suppliers in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky with responsive, local staffing.
Offices Serving Automotive & Parts Employers
TA Staffing serves automotive and parts manufacturing employers and job seekers across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky from five local offices. Walk-ins are welcome Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
What people say
Rated 4.4 stars across 300+ Google reviews company-wide.