How to hire an industrial maintenance/electrician

How to hire an industrial maintenance/electrician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step industrial maintenance/electrician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The industrial maintenance/electrician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An industrial maintenance/electrician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, industrial maintenance/electricians 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 industrial maintenance/electrician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Industrial Maintenance/Electrician	Description	Hourly rate
   Industrial Maintenance/Electrician	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.	$21-35
   Hvac Apprentice	Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) apprentices are trainees who work under HVAC maintenance workers. They train under HVAC maintenance workers to gain actual, on-the-job experience... Show more	$12-20
   Electrician Technician	The main duties of an electrical technician involve the assembly, evaluation, testing, and maintenance of electronic or electrical wiring and equipment. Sometimes, electrical technicians can take the role of electrical engineers or electricians... Show more	$20-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Industrial Maintenance
   • Ac Dc
   • Electrical Equipment
   • PLC
   • Lockout Tagout
   • Test Equipment
   • Hand Tools
   • Allen-Bradley
   • OSHA
   • Plant Equipment
   • Electrical Components
   • Ladders
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Switches

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   Responsibilities:

   • Program Allen Bradley PLC's, install energy efficient lights throughout the entire shop, install new CNC machines.
   • Execute all programming, installation and changes on the plant floor including PLC, HMI and quality control equipment.
   • Trim out switches, outlets and light fixtures.
   • Repair and maintain CNC control injection molding machines.
   • Repair and maintain CNC control punch presses, press brakes and shears.
   • Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and HVAC systems.

   More industrial maintenance/electrician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the industrial maintenance/electrician job description is a good way to get more applicants. An industrial maintenance/electrician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an industrial maintenance/electrician in North Carolina may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level industrial maintenance/electrician. Additionally, an industrial maintenance/electrician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average industrial maintenance/electrician salary

   $57,250yearly

   $27.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level industrial maintenance/electrician salary

   $44,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average industrial maintenance/electrician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$82,640	$40
   2	Washington	$77,448	$37
   3	Arizona	$67,298	$32
   4	New York	$63,350	$30
   5	Pennsylvania	$58,878	$28
   6	Wisconsin	$57,930	$28
   7	Texas	$57,602	$28
   8	New Jersey	$57,196	$28
   9	Oregon	$55,973	$27
   10	Illinois	$55,458	$27
   11	Ohio	$55,433	$27
   12	Indiana	$55,214	$27
   13	Iowa	$54,811	$26
   14	Minnesota	$52,794	$25
   15	Kentucky	$52,755	$25
   16	Massachusetts	$52,725	$25
   17	North Carolina	$50,740	$24
   18	Virginia	$49,009	$24
   19	South Carolina	$47,868	$23
   20	Florida	$45,267	$22

   Average industrial maintenance/electrician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	CertainTeed	$72,905	$35.05
   2	ATI Physical Therapy	$66,894	$32.16	14
   3	Volvo Trucks	$65,856	$31.66	21
   4	National Beverage	$65,747	$31.61	5
   5	UPS	$64,479	$31.00	57
   6	Energizer Holdings	$63,268	$30.42	3
   7	Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County	$62,547	$30.07
   8	Brunswick	$62,398	$30.00	13
   9	Cargill	$61,914	$29.77	428
   10	H-E-B	$61,607	$29.62	5
   11	Boeing	$61,207	$29.43	42
   12	Tenneco	$61,170	$29.41	2
   13	Michelin	$60,973	$29.31	15
   14	Tyson Foods	$60,555	$29.11	40
   15	EMCOR Group	$59,751	$28.73	146
   16	Quad	$59,700	$28.70	18
   17	Tesla	$59,593	$28.65	23
   18	King County	$59,369	$28.54	1
   19	Hormel Foods	$59,327	$28.52	49
   20	McWane	$59,203	$28.46	15

4. Writing an industrial maintenance/electrician job description

   An industrial maintenance/electrician 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. Below, you can find an example of an industrial maintenance/electrician job description:

   Industrial maintenance/electrician job description example

   Shift Tech- night shift- 6pm to 6am, OR 7pm - 7am -2-2-3 schedule.

   Mechanics are called via radio or have planned work orders printed off to complete maintenance on machines.

   They go to the machine/conveyor/oven and sometimes do the operator's job in order to troubleshoot and find out the problem (loose belt, something off the tracks, electrical malfunction etc).

   Lots of work with machines that gauge Speed and Time and Temperature of bags.

   Troubleshooting consists of plumbing, mechanical and electrical issues on machines.

   Also have a Maintenance Supervisor role open, which would be a Monday thru Friday salaried position. Standard 7am-5pm shift.

   Skills:

   electrical, machine, maintenance, mechanic, troubleshoot, plc troubleshooting, pneumatics

   Additional Skills & Qualifications:

   High School Diploma or GED

   1 year experience as a maintenance mechanic on manufacturing machines. Will not take someone who has done maintenance at apartments.

   Must have at least 6 months of experience with PLC's

   Would consider entry level candidate w/ 2 year Tech Degree if they have strong controls or automation experience. need electrical knowledge/experience

   Experience Level:

   Entry Level

   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

   To find industrial maintenance/electricians 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 industrial maintenance/electricians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level industrial maintenance/electricians 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 industrial maintenance/electrician job on Zippia to find and recruit industrial maintenance/electrician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit industrial maintenance/electricians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 industrial maintenance/electrician

   Once you've found the industrial maintenance/electrician 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 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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