How to hire an electronic equipment repairer

How to hire an electronic equipment repairer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electronic equipment repairer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the electronic equipment repairer you need to hire. Certain electronic equipment repairer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   Hiring the perfect electronic equipment repairer 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 electronic equipment repairer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Electronic Equipment Repairer	Description	Hourly rate
   Electronic Equipment Repairer	Electrical and electronics installers and repairers install or repair a variety of electrical equipment in telecommunications, transportation, utilities, and other industries.	$13-44
   Instrument And Electrical Technician	An Instrument and Electrical Technician is responsible for inspecting all production and manufacturing equipment's performance and stability to ensure efficiency during operations. Instrument and Electrical Technicians run quality control procedures for the processes to produce high-quality deliverables for customer satisfaction... Show more	$25-41
   Repairer	The job of a repairer is general maintenance of machinery, general repairs, and routine fixing. They have a very wide range of jobs depending on the organization or workplace... Show more	$20-29

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Electronic Equipment
   • Electronic Systems
   • Transmitters
   • Computer System
   • Circuit Boards

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage an effective ALSE training program for all essential aviation personnel.
   • Program computerize switches and switchboards to provide request features.
   • Experience with controls, transmitters and lighting systems.
   • Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the source of problems.
   • Vary responsibilities including maintenance, calibration and repair of all U.S. military communication and encryption equipment.
   • Operate and repair aircraft avionics such as radar, infrare, laser detecting systems, and GPS Doppler navigation systems.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, electronic equipment repairers' average salary in hawaii is 44% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electronic equipment repairers earn 68% less than senior-level electronic equipment repairers.
   • Certifications. An electronic equipment repairer 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 electronic equipment repairer's salary.

   Average electronic equipment repairer salary

   $52,469yearly

   $25.23 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electronic equipment repairer salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

   Average electronic equipment repairer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$67,994	$33
   2	Washington	$65,566	$32
   3	Massachusetts	$63,366	$30
   4	Utah	$62,170	$30
   5	North Dakota	$62,162	$30
   6	New York	$58,899	$28
   7	Michigan	$57,022	$27
   8	Indiana	$54,745	$26
   9	Idaho	$54,279	$26
   10	New Mexico	$52,113	$25
   11	Texas	$48,371	$23
   12	Arkansas	$48,168	$23
   13	Kentucky	$45,336	$22
   14	Alabama	$45,335	$22
   15	Hawaii	$40,387	$19

   Average electronic equipment repairer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Waters	$93,717	$45.06
   2	Army National Guard	$56,352	$27.09	538
   3	Sixth Avenue Electronics	$44,323	$21.31
   4	BMK Marketing Solutions	$42,979	$20.66

4. Writing an electronic equipment repairer job description

   An electronic equipment repairer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an electronic equipment repairer job description:

   Electronic equipment repairer job description example

   For air traffic controllers to manage the skies, their equipment must function properly; and that's where you come in. As an Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer, you help ensure flight safety by performing field and sustainment-level maintenance and installation of all air traffic control equipment for the Army National Guard.
   
   As a member of the electronic maintenance team, the Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer is responsible for the maintenance and installation of air traffic control communications, navigation aids, and landing systems. In short, planes can't take off or land without you.
   
   Test instruments, navigational controls, and simulators using electronic and electrical test equipment
   Replace equipment parts, such as resistors, switches, and circuit boards
   Perform quality control measures
   Install and adjust air traffic control communications and navigation aids systems
   
   Some of the Skills You'll Learn
   Electronic principles and concepts
   
   Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with small and large airstrips or airports, manufacturing companies, medical research facilities, satellite communications firms, or airline companies.
   
   Earn While You Learn
   Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
   
   Job training for Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 38 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts. Training consists of both classroom and field work.
   
   Benefits/Requirements
   
   Benefits
   Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
   Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
   
   Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
   
   Other Job Information
   
   Job Category: Mechanic and Maintenance
   Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Electrical electronics installers repairers commercial and industrial equipment electric motor power tool powerhouse substation relay equipment

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5. Post your job

   To find electronic equipment repairers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any electronic equipment repairers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level electronic equipment repairers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with electronic equipment repairer 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 electronic equipment repairer

   Once you've found the electronic equipment repairer 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 electronic equipment repairer 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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