How to hire an electric motor mechanic

How to hire an electric motor mechanic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electric motor mechanic hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an electric motor mechanic, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect electric motor mechanic also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents electric motor mechanic salaries for various positions.

   Type of Electric Motor Mechanic	Description	Hourly rate
   Electric Motor Mechanic	Electrical and electronics installers and repairers install or repair a variety of electrical equipment in telecommunications, transportation, utilities, and other industries.	$12-31
   Mechanic	Mechanics are professionals responsible for assembling, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and types of machinery. They are knowledgeable of various tools and equipment, machinery, electrical systems, and other components... Show more	$16-30
   Lead Mechanic	A lead mechanic coordinates the teams of mechanics and ensures the timely completion of repairs. Lead mechanics supervise their subordinates, order mechanical parts, and inspect their work making sure that the standards are met... Show more	$19-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Blowers
   • Troubleshoot
   • Hand Tools
   • Cranes
   • Electric Motor Repair
   • Electrical Equipment
   • Gearboxes
   • Easa
   • Gear Boxes
   • Armatures
   • Hoists
   • Rewind
   • Test Equipment
   • Electrical Systems

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Replace defective coil leads and perform with oxy/acetylene brazing of connections of coils in specify sequence.
   • Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
   • Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electric motor mechanic job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An electric motor mechanic salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, electric motor mechanics' average salary in wyoming is 32% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electric motor mechanics earn 60% less than senior-level electric motor mechanics.
   • Certifications. An electric motor mechanic with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an electric motor mechanic's salary.

   Average electric motor mechanic salary

   $41,185yearly

   $19.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electric motor mechanic salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing an electric motor mechanic job description

   A good electric motor mechanic 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 an electric motor mechanic job description:

   Electric motor mechanic job description example

   Dreisilker has provided electric motor solutions for 67 years and we proudly stand by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, Respect, and Positivity. If you believe you have a good fit with our values and our drive to provide solutions to our customers, please apply today.

   Summary: Repairs electric motors, pumps, gear boxes, generators, and related electro/mechanical devices and equipment by performing the following duties:

   Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

   • Uses mechanical aptitude for assembling, disassembling, and repair of electro-mechanical apparatus
   • Assemble, disassemble and repair electro-mechanical apparatus
   • Diagnose failure modes and recommend repairs/corrections on electro-mechanical apparatus
   • No-load and load-test run electro-mechanical apparatus
   • Examine and inspect electrical connections, windings, coils, and etc.
   • Clean parts via sandblasting, solvent cleaning, steam cleaning, hand polishing, with toolings, and/or other methods
   • Paint parts and whole assemblies of electro-mechanical apparatus
   • Install bearings and precision parts with care
   • Perform field service calls when requested to help diagnose, install, remove, modify, and/or align electro-mechanical apparatus
   • Balance rotating apparatus
   • Inspect and measure mechanical parts for wear
   • Follow test sheets, drawings, international standards, and other processes to ensure electro-mechanical tolerances are met or exceeded
   • Document all measurements and conditions on computer and handwriting during entire repair process
   • Coordinates job duties with supervisors to meet due dates
   • Various other duties as assigned

   DEM offers a competitive salary and benefits package:

   • Medical
   • Dental
   • STD
   • LTD
   • Life Insurance
   • 401(k) options
   • Paid vacation
   • Holidays

   Dreisilker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   
   
   

   3-5 years of job experience in a similar role/industry preferred.

   
   
   

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right electric motor mechanic 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 electric motor mechanic job on Zippia to find and recruit electric motor mechanic candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting electric motor mechanics requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 electric motor mechanic

   Once you've found the electric motor mechanic candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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