Skilled Trades Recruiting in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville anchors East Tennessee's manufacturing corridor, where advanced materials, automotive suppliers, and industrial plants create steady demand for skilled tradespeople. Electrical Trades Recruiting (ETR) connects the contractors, manufacturers, and industrial facilities across the region with the electricians, machinists, and field engineers they need — through direct-hire placements built to last.

From the industrial parks along I-40 to the manufacturing facilities in the surrounding counties, Knoxville-area employers need tradespeople who can keep production running and handle complex systems. ETR recruits exclusively for the skilled trades, so we understand the difference between a manual machinist who can hit tight tolerances and a maintenance technician who can troubleshoot PLCs, kilns, and furnaces under pressure.

Every candidate we present is screened for hands-on skill, verified work history, and reliability. We check references, confirm technical competence, and make sure the person who shows up on day one is ready to contribute. All of our placements are direct hire, so you build your own long-term team.

For candidates, our service is always free. If you're an electrician, machinist, or field engineer looking for your next opportunity in Knoxville or anywhere in East Tennessee, we want to hear from you. Employers pay our fee; candidates never do.

Open Roles in Knoxville, TN:

• Manual Machinist — Knoxville, TN 37932 — $22–28/hr — 2nd/3rd shift, 4 openings

• Maintenance Technician — Knoxville, TN — kilns/furnaces/PLC, 3+ yrs exp

Ready to hire or get hired? Call (832) 510-3511 or email electricaltradesrecruiting@gmail.com to start the conversation.