Skilled Trades Staffing
Experienced CNC operators, maintenance technicians, welders, machinists and other skilled professionals for hard-to-fill roles across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.
Skilled Trades Staffing for Employers
Skilled roles are the hardest to fill. We recruit experienced tradespeople, review their experience against your requirements, and match them to your equipment and shift.
Skilled Trades Jobs
CNC, maintenance, welding and machinist jobs with local employers. Temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire opportunities with weekly pay.
How We Staff Skilled Trades
Here’s how we help employers find skilled people.
Experience-Matched
We match candidates to your equipment, processes and skill requirements.
Hard-to-Fill Roles
We actively recruit for skilled positions that job boards alone don’t fill.
Direct Hire Recruiting
Recruiting and screening for permanent skilled positions on your team.
Temp-to-Hire
See a tradesperson’s work on the job before offering a permanent role.
Shift & Overtime Coverage
Skilled coverage for second and third shifts, shutdowns and peak periods.
Local Talent Network
Five offices across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky recruiting locally.
Every industry we serve can choose temporary, temp-to-hire or direct-hire staffing.
How Skilled Trades 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.
Skilled Trades Roles We Fill
We place skilled tradespeople in temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-hire roles.
CNC Operator
CNC Machinist
Machinist
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Helper
Welder
Fabricator
Industrial Electrician
Skilled Trades Job Descriptions
What the most common skilled trades jobs involve, for employers writing job orders and for job seekers deciding what to apply for.
CNC Operator
Loads material, runs CNC machines and checks parts against tolerances.
CNC Machinist
Sets up and programs CNC machines, selects tooling and adjusts programs to hold tight tolerances.
Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment to keep production running.
Welder
Welds and fabricates metal parts and structures using MIG, TIG or stick processes.
Industrial Electrician
Installs, maintains and troubleshoots industrial electrical systems, controls and motors.
Machinist
Uses manual and CNC machines to make precision parts from drawings.
Skilled Trades Pay Rates
Typical hourly pay for TA Staffing assignments. Actual pay depends on the employer, shift, experience and location. Updated November 2026.
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
Skilled Trades: Construction & Facilities
Commercial Electrician
Install and repair electrical wiring and equipment
HVAC Technician
Service heating, ventilation and cooling systems
Commercial Plumber
Install and maintain commercial plumbing systems
Carpenter
Build, install and repair structural components
Maintenance Mechanic
Repair facility equipment and mechanical systems
Millwright
Install, align and maintain industrial machinery
Pipefitter
Install and maintain industrial piping systems
Building Maintenance Technician
Perform electrical, plumbing and facility repairs
Construction Equipment Operator
Operate loaders, excavators and related machinery
Commercial Painter
Prepare and paint commercial or industrial surfaces
What Does Skilled Trades 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 Skilled Trades
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 recruited skilled people for employers in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky since 1986.
Client stories:
Offices Serving Skilled Trades Employers
TA Staffing serves skilled trades 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.