How to hire an electrical mechanical assembler

How to hire an electrical mechanical assembler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electrical mechanical assembler hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an electrical mechanical assembler, 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 electrical mechanical assembler 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of electrical mechanical assemblers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Electrical Mechanical Assembler	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrical Mechanical Assembler	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$12-19
   Assembly Technician	Assembly technicians are responsible for constructing small parts and components to create a new product according to the specifications of a client or a supervisor. An assembly technician performs diagnostic tests on the assembled product to ensure efficiency and conduct adjustments as needed... Show more	$13-20
   Assembler/Tester	Assemblers or testers assemble or test complex products to attain prompt delivery schedules and customer quality. They work on products containing electronic, dual, and mechanical hydraulic systems... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Blueprint Specifications
   • Sub Assemblies
   • Control Panels
   • Engineering Drawings
   • Assembly Drawings
   • Quality Standards
   • Circuit Boards
   • Electrical Assembly
   • AC
   • Electrical Components
   • Electro-Mechanical Assembly
   • PLC
   • Electronic Components

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform component leads per IPC standard, solder & ISO certify.
   • Operate laser machines and perform visual / mechanical quality inspection.
   • Perform electro-mechanical assembly including point-to-point wiring, wring-out and cable harness layout, and basic mechanical assembly.
   • Install variety of components including power transistors and transformers.

   More electrical mechanical assembler duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electrical mechanical assembler job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An electrical mechanical assembler salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an electrical mechanical assembler in Arkansas may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level electrical mechanical assembler usually earns less than a senior-level electrical mechanical assembler. Additionally, an electrical mechanical assembler with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average electrical mechanical assembler salary

   $16.22hourly

   $33,728 yearly

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   Entry-level electrical mechanical assembler salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average electrical mechanical assembler salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$39,701	$19
   2	Minnesota	$39,510	$19
   3	Nevada	$38,370	$18
   4	Wisconsin	$37,718	$18
   5	California	$35,006	$17
   6	Illinois	$34,697	$17
   7	Ohio	$34,583	$17
   8	Colorado	$34,404	$17
   9	Pennsylvania	$33,635	$16
   10	Texas	$32,931	$16
   11	Michigan	$32,631	$16
   12	Virginia	$31,340	$15
   13	Missouri	$31,294	$15
   14	Georgia	$31,233	$15
   15	Louisiana	$30,407	$15
   16	North Carolina	$30,122	$14
   17	Oklahoma	$29,674	$14
   18	Florida	$28,428	$14

   Average electrical mechanical assembler salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NOV	$36,622	$17.61	18
   2	Altec	$36,390	$17.50	15
   3	Oshkosh	$35,774	$17.20	48
   4	Motion Controls Robotics	$35,323	$16.98
   5	FTS International	$34,830	$16.75
   6	American Staffing Association	$34,044	$16.37
   7	Barry-Wehmiller	$33,906	$16.30	74
   8	Snelling	$33,865	$16.28	1
   9	Caterpillar	$33,815	$16.26	29
   10	Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions	$33,798	$16.25
   11	Randstad North America, Inc.	$33,447	$16.08	1
   12	Intellisource Denver	$33,434	$16.07
   13	Ultra Electronics	$33,290	$16.00	4
   14	Kelly Services	$32,729	$15.74	103
   15	ManpowerGroup	$32,572	$15.66	181
   16	Area Temps	$32,514	$15.63	7
   17	Express Employment Indy South	$32,350	$15.55	16
   18	Aerotek	$32,315	$15.54	655
   19	Automation Personnel Services	$32,281	$15.52	11
   20	Adecco	$32,272	$15.52	515

4. Writing an electrical mechanical assembler job description

   A good electrical mechanical assembler 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 electrical mechanical assembler job description:

   Electrical mechanical assembler job description example

   *Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: *
   
   * Working from bill of material (B.O.M.) and assembly drawing(s), obtain parts and components necessary for assembly. Check for damage to all components prior to assembly.
   * Lay out, plan and perform a wide variety of mechanical and electrical assembly installations consisting of but not limited to mechanical fastening of mechanical and electrical components to equipment enclosures, terminating, routing, and marking wiring to complete electrical circuits.
   * Cut wire to specified lengths, using wire cutters; Crimp terminal eyelets and lugs to wire ends, using hand or machine crimping device; complete connections with required markings and insulation.
   * Conduct functional and continuity tests of electrical assemblies, components, wiring, switches and connections, using ohmmeter, test lights, and other electrical testing instruments.
   * Use common assembly, hand and power tools, drills, soldering equipment and measuring devices such as ohm meter, volt meters, continuity testers and test bench equipment as required.
   * Perform inventory control procedures, verification of on hand balances and report part discrepancies, B.O.M. and errors.
   * Read and interpret blueprints and electrical wiring diagrams and schematics as required.
   * Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations.
   * Assist Fabrication when needed. Drill holes, clean surfaces, shipping and receiving.
   * All other duties as assigned.
   
   *Experience/Skills Required: *
   
   * Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and attention to detail
   * One (1) year minimum experience in a similar position. 3PH Electrical and Assembly.
   * Experience assembling mechanical systems and/or electromechanical systems
   * Analytical and good working method to analyze an assembly error
   * Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
   * Ability to read drawings or blueprints required
   * Demonstrate manual dexterity
   
   Job Type: Full-time
   
   Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
   
   Benefits:
   * 401(k)
   * Dental insurance
   * Health insurance
   * Life insurance
   * Paid time off
   * Retirement plan
   * Vision insurance
   Schedule:
   * 8 hour shift
   * Weekend availability
   
   Experience:
   * Assembly: 1 year (Preferred)
   
   Work Location: One location

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5. Post your job

   To find the right electrical mechanical assembler for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with electrical mechanical assemblers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit electrical mechanical assemblers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit electrical mechanical assemblers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 electrical mechanical assembler

   Once you've found the electrical mechanical assembler 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 also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new electrical mechanical assembler 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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