How to hire a laundry machine mechanic

How to hire a laundry machine mechanic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step laundry machine mechanic hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a laundry machine mechanic job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new laundry machine 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 laundry machine mechanic you need to hire. Certain laundry machine mechanic roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a laundry machine mechanic to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a laundry machine mechanic that fits the bill.

   This list presents laundry machine mechanic salaries for various positions.

   Type of Laundry Machine Mechanic	Description	Hourly rate
   Laundry Machine 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.	$16-32
   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
   Industrial Maintenance/Electrician	An industrial maintenance/electrician specializes in installing and maintaining electrical systems in different establishments. Responsibilities usually include performing inspections to assess electrical damages on systems, understanding blueprints, troubleshooting problems, replacing or fixing components, and conducting regular maintenance checks to ensure that electrical systems function smoothly and efficiently... Show more	$21-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Laundry Equipment
   • Dryers
   • Hand Tools
   • Trouble Shoot
   • Electrical Systems
   • Water Pumps

   Responsibilities:

   • Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
   • Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
   • Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your laundry machine mechanic job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A laundry machine mechanic can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, laundry machine mechanics' average salary in florida is 39% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level laundry machine mechanics 50% less than senior-level laundry machine mechanics.
   • Certifications. A laundry machine 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 a laundry machine mechanic's salary.

   Average laundry machine mechanic salary

   $48,412yearly

   $23.27 hourly rate

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   Entry-level laundry machine mechanic salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing a laundry machine mechanic job description

   A job description for a laundry machine mechanic role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a laundry machine mechanic job description:

   Laundry machine mechanic job description example

   1. Follow all Plant and Safety Rules, G ood M anufacturing P ractices ( GMP ), and wear P ersonal P rotective E quipment ( PPE ) at all times.
   2. Follow Lock/Tag/Try process when working on the machine.
   3. Maintain, rebuild, and repair all sewing heads; cutters, feeders, tables, etc.
   4. Do all repair work possible in department, and record parts used and time to complete.
   5. Keep spare parts inventory current.
   6. Keep sewing machines running at maximum speed, while maintaining quality.
   7. Assist Sewing Machine Operator as needed.
   8. Keep all daily, weekly, and monthly reports updated and neat.
   9. Assist in training.
   10. Learn and use the Factory Tracking System.
   11. Responsible for the quality of bags produced.
   12. Responsible for quality checks.
   13. Responsible for safety, quality, productivity and waste management.
   14. Work in other areas as instructed by the Supervisor or Lead Person.
   15. Work overtime as needed.
   16. Must have good verbal and comprehensive communication skills.
   17. Production reporting using basic computer and math skills.
   18. Understand and follow the 5-S program.

   ProAmpac is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

   GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

   1. Ability to bend, twist and kneel.
   2. Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
   3. Ability to stand continuously for 2 - 3 hours.
   4. Ability to perceive colors.
   5. Must have manual dexterity.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right laundry machine mechanic for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting laundry machine mechanics requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 laundry machine mechanic

   Once you've decided on a perfect laundry machine mechanic candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new laundry machine mechanic. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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