How to hire an industrial technician

How to hire an industrial technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step industrial technician 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 technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new industrial technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your industrial technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an industrial technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect industrial technician 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 industrial technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Industrial Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Industrial Technician	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.	$14-27
   Facility Maintenance Technician	A facility maintenance technician is responsible for inspecting the safety and security of the facilities, including the operational tools, equipment, and machinery, to avoid potential hazards in the production area and maintain timely project deliverables. Facility maintenance technicians perform a regular check on the equipment, identifying glitches and inconsistencies, and repairing defective components to avoid delays in operation... Show more	$13-25
   Preventive Maintenance Technician	A preventive maintenance technician performs routine facility maintenance to prevent possible mechanical failure. The technicians change worn out machine parts before they can cause mechanical damage... Show more	$14-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Preventative Maintenance
   • OSHA
   • PLC
   • Control Systems
   • EPA
   • Safety Procedures
   • Hand Tools
   • Electrical Equipment
   • Electrical Systems
   • AC
   • Technical Support
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Industrial Maintenance
   • Electric Motors

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   Responsibilities:

   • Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
   • Wear proper PPE such as gloves, steel toe boots, safety goggles, face shield, ear plugs.
   • Maintain motors, variable frequency drives, instruments and PLC system hardware.
   • Organize, install and troubleshot control wiring for Allen Bradley PLC system.
   • Audit maintenance an production employees for proper PPE, L.O.T.O, and safety policy compliance.
   • Participate in weekly safety meetings, ensure compliance with federal and OSHA regulations at all times.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the industrial technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. An industrial technician 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 technician in Tennessee may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level industrial technician. Additionally, an industrial technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average industrial technician salary

   $42,588yearly

   $20.48 hourly rate

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   Entry-level industrial technician salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average industrial technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$60,374	$29
   2	Arizona	$52,990	$25
   3	Utah	$51,011	$25
   4	Maryland	$46,092	$22
   5	Washington	$46,000	$22
   6	New Mexico	$44,187	$21
   7	New York	$43,527	$21
   8	Illinois	$42,947	$21
   9	Ohio	$42,867	$21
   10	Colorado	$42,596	$20
   11	Oregon	$41,261	$20
   12	Indiana	$40,755	$20
   13	Pennsylvania	$40,745	$20
   14	Kansas	$40,741	$20
   15	Florida	$39,233	$19
   16	Rhode Island	$38,906	$19
   17	Texas	$38,813	$19
   18	Georgia	$38,700	$19
   19	Tennessee	$36,594	$18
   20	North Carolina	$36,490	$18

   Average industrial technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$64,841	$31.17	15
   2	Accenture	$64,820	$31.16	242
   3	Cummins	$64,448	$30.98	159
   4	Anheuser-Busch	$57,838	$27.81	25
   5	Jacobs Engineering Group	$53,777	$25.85
   6	The Wine Company	$52,696	$25.33
   7	TAMKO Building Products	$52,146	$25.07	1
   8	Johns Manville	$52,098	$25.05	18
   9	CyberCoders	$50,838	$24.44	2
   10	Clean Harbors	$50,738	$24.39	305
   11	Land O'Lakes	$50,705	$24.38	17
   12	NBCUniversal	$50,667	$24.36	11
   13	DuPont	$48,120	$23.13	5
   14	Intel	$47,825	$22.99
   15	Flowserve	$47,495	$22.83	9
   16	WestRock	$47,314	$22.75	71
   17	The AZEK Company	$46,483	$22.35	6
   18	Amazon	$45,955	$22.09	93
   19	Dassault Systèmes	$45,720	$21.98
   20	Vulcan Materials	$44,073	$21.19	47

4. Writing an industrial technician job description

   An industrial technician 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 technician job description:

   Industrial technician job description example

   Company Information
   
   DAK Americas is a globally competitive supplier of Terephthalic acid (TPA) - Monomers, Polyethylene Terephthalate Resins (PET) and Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) for the western hemisphere. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas. This opening is located at our Moncks Corner, SC facility.
   
   DAK Americas is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.
   
   POSITION SUMMARY:
   
   Primary functions are to troubleshoot, repair, install and perform routine maintenance on mechanical devices and systems including hydraulic and piping. Experience with hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment, common rigging equipment and methods along with an understanding of vendor literature, technical manuals, blueprints and sketches is required. Experience with machine operating and welding equipment is a plus. We have an excellent and competitive compensation program and an outstanding benefits package. Technicians are required to be a member of the Site Emergency Response Team or Fire Brigade member.
   
   GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   1. Conform to plant safety and environmental requirements, accepting the responsibility for personal safety. Must know the process hazards and mechanical hazards of assigned areas and use safety equipment that is required.
   
   2. Must have a general knowledge of the process area to which assigned and of its operating procedures.
   
   3. Technicians will be expected to continue an on-going program of education and training throughout their career to constantly expand and improve their skills and abilities.
   
   DAK Americas LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. DAK Americas LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. DAK Americas LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
   
   Job Requirements:
   
   Qualifications and Requirements
   
   * High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
   * Associates Degree preferred but not required.
   * Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the Industrial Mechanical maintenance field.
   * Possess good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
   * Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
   * Possess good interpersonal skills in communication, listening, and good safety practices.
   * Identify practices and equipment that might be improved and increase reliability and/or decrease cost to the organization.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find industrial technicians 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.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your industrial technician job on Zippia to find and recruit industrial technician 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 technicians, 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 industrial technician

   Once you've selected the best industrial technician 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 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new industrial technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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