How to hire a bench technician

How to hire a bench technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bench technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bench technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bench technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your bench technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a bench technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A bench technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bench technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of bench technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Bench Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Bench Technician	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment... Show more	$13-27
   Technical Testing Engineer	A technical testing engineer is responsible for inspecting and reporting the quality of products across the production cycle. You will thoroughly check procedures, materials, and electrical and mechanical systems to produce high-quality products for customers... Show more	$29-60
   Instrument And Controls Technician	An instrument and controls technician is responsible for checking and inspecting the condition of production equipment and machinery, ensuring its stability to support business functions and manufacturing processes. Instrument and control technicians study schematics and blueprints of system components to assemble parts and analyze its features for measurement... Show more	$23-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Troubleshoot
   • PC
   • Windows
   • Circuit Boards
   • Test Equipment
   • Component Level Repair
   • Electronic Equipment
   • FAA
   • Electrical Components
   • Level Troubleshooting
   • Oscilloscopes
   • Laptop Computers
   • Laser Printers
   • RF

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead small teams in the development and installation of residential and commercial electrical and HVAC systems to include smart home systems.
   • Trouble-shoot and repair all boards to component level using oscilloscopes DMM's and spectrum analyzers.
   • Place fine pitch IC's and other parts as needed.
   • Repair pads and trace connectors on modems.
   • Repair and replace components within all iPhone models.
   • Experience reworking fine pitch devices and BGA components.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bench technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A bench technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, bench technicians' average salary in nebraska is 42% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bench technicians 49% less than senior-level bench technicians.
   • Certifications. A bench technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a bench technician's salary.

   Average bench technician salary

   $41,317yearly

   $19.86 hourly rate

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   Entry-level bench technician salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a bench technician job description

   A good bench technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a bench technician job description:

   Bench technician job description example

   Our client is a large reference laboratory/hospital system with locations all over the United States including central Virginia. They are currently seeking a medical technologist to work in both their 700-bed medical center and stand alone reference laboratory operation as a generalist on the evening shift.

   
   

   Check out this beautiful and family-oriented part of central Virginia. With the natural trails and mountains, its an outdoor-lovers dream!

   
   

   Job Summary:

   Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

   Skill Requirements:

   • Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment

   • Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens

   • Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

   Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

   • Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

   • Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols

   • Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials

   • Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations

   • Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

   Education & Certification:

   • Bachelor's or Associates degree in science

   • MT(ASCP)/MLS(ASCP) or MT(AMT)

   HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.

   
   

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right bench technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bench technician job on Zippia to find and recruit bench technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with bench technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bench technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the bench technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new bench technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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