Qualifications

Education & Experience
A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited four-year institution is preferred. Alternatively, candidates with 4–6 years of directly relevant work experience and a high school diploma or GED (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) will also be considered.

Electrical Specialist – Required Skills

• Practical knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), including refining, maintaining, and troubleshooting PLC programs
• Solid understanding of electrical power systems and circuitry
• Familiarity with CNC control systems

Mechanical Specialist – Required Skills

• Practical knowledge of designing and maintaining mechanical components and systems
• Solid understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system design and maintenance

Preferred for Both Specialties
Prior experience maintaining HPDC (High Pressure Die Casting) machines and CNC equipment is strongly preferred.

Communication Skills
Able to read, interpret, and analyze business publications, technical procedures, professional materials, and regulatory documentation. Capable of writing clear reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation. Comfortable presenting information and fielding questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills
Able to work with figures involving percentages, discounts, ratios, commissions, area, and volume. Comfortable applying basic algebra and geometry concepts.

Reasoning & Problem-Solving
Able to identify problems, gather relevant data, and draw sound conclusions. Comfortable interpreting a wide range of technical instructions in diagram or mathematical form, while managing multiple abstract and concrete variables at once.

Physical Requirements
Regularly requires talking and hearing. Frequently requires standing, walking, and use of hands for handling, feeling, and reaching. Occasionally requires sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
Frequent exposure to moving mechanical equipment. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, elevated work areas, airborne particles or fumes, hazardous chemicals, high heat, and electrical hazards. Typically a loud work environment.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

General Work Requirements (with reasonable accommodation)

• Comfortable operating computers, phones, and standard office equipment
• Able to perform job duties on-site as needed, aside from tasks that are inherently performed off-site (e.g., customer visits)
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced work setting
• Able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines and budget expectations with quality results
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Committed to high safety standards and full compliance with safety regulations and company policy

Attendance & Scheduling

• Maintains a reliable attendance record
• Willing and able to work weekends and holidays as business needs require

StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.

Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.