How to hire an electronic production line maintenance mechanic

How to hire an electronic production line maintenance mechanic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electronic production line maintenance 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 electronic production line maintenance mechanic job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electronic production line maintenance mechanic
• 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 production line maintenance mechanic you need to hire. Certain electronic production line maintenance mechanic roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An electronic production line maintenance mechanic's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electronic production line maintenance mechanics 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.

   This list presents electronic production line maintenance mechanic salaries for various positions.

   Type of Electronic Production Line Maintenance Mechanic	Description	Hourly rate
   Electronic Production Line Maintenance Mechanic	Industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.	$16-29
   Machines Technician	A machine technician can often be seen in a manufacturing company, factories, processing centers, and machine shops. They typically work as the apprentice of machine engineers that are responsible for ensuring that all machinery and machine tools are working properly... Show more	$14-25
   Industrial Technician	An industrial technician oversees the different methods and systems used in a facility, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. They are in charge of performing various tasks such as performing installations, reviewing blueprints and schematics, testing equipment and machinery, and conducting inspections and assessments to ensure that systems comply with the safety codes and standards... Show more	$14-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • FAA
   • Aircraft Systems
   • A320
   • R

   Responsibilities:

   • Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
   • Maintain and repair both isotropic & anisotropic plasma etch equipment including hi power RF amplifiers.
   • Rig flight controls, engine and retractable gear systems.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electronic production line maintenance mechanic job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An electronic production line maintenance mechanic can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, electronic production line maintenance mechanics' average salary in florida is 40% less than in colorado.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electronic production line maintenance mechanics 44% less than senior-level electronic production line maintenance mechanics.
   • Certifications. An electronic production line maintenance mechanic 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 an electronic production line maintenance mechanic's salary.

   Average electronic production line maintenance mechanic salary

   $47,106yearly

   $22.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electronic production line maintenance mechanic salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 28, 2025

4. Writing an electronic production line maintenance mechanic job description

   An electronic production line maintenance mechanic 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 production line maintenance mechanic job description:

   Electronic production line maintenance mechanic job description example

   Contract: 6 months to perm hire (if desired)

   Start Date: ASAP pending airport SIDA badge

   Job Description: Performing Line Maintenance for on widebody commercial aircraft; routine releases returning aircraft to service, completing all necessary paperwork for company and FAA, tire and oil changes up to troubleshooting mechanic and avionics issues as needed. Training on the specific aircraft type is provided if needed.

   Work Environment: Line maintenance environment, or shifts available, 5 consecutive days/week, some variability based on the aircraft schedules. Must be open to OT but will not frequently be necessary. Will be provided with paid classroom training during the first several months.

   Qualifications:

   A&P license

   Must be eligible for SIDA badge

   2+ years aircraft maintenance experience

   Line maintenance experience preferred

   767 experience and genfam training preferred

   Must own tools

   Pay: $32 - $40/hr based on relevant experience. Per-diem available as part of overall compensation for those who qualify

   Travel: Minimal/None

   About Aerotek:

   We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at

   The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find electronic production line maintenance mechanics for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit electronic production line maintenance mechanics, 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.

   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 production line maintenance mechanic

   Once you've selected the best electronic production line maintenance mechanic candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new electronic production line maintenance mechanic 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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