How to hire a machine repairer

How to hire a machine repairer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step machine repairer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The machine repairer 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.

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   A machine repairer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, machine repairers 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 machine repairer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Machine Repairer	Description	Hourly rate
   Machine Repairer	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.	$18-35
   Industrial Mechanic	An industrial mechanic maintains and repairs equipment and any other industrial types of machinery in a factory. Industrial mechanics manage the operation of machinery like production machinery, packaging equipment, and conveying systems... Show more	$18-34
   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:

   • Machine Tools
   • Spindles
   • Hand Tools
   • Mechanical Systems
   • Cranes
   • Grinders
   • Hydraulic Systems
   • Gearboxes
   • Equipment Problems
   • Mechanical Repairs
   • CNC Machines
   • Drill Press
   • Hoists
   • PLC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Repair broken parts, using brazing, soldering and welding equipment and hand tools.
   • Utilize PLC software to facilitate troubleshooting.
   • Sanitize equipment for production runs as per FDA regulations and standard operating procedures.
   • Implement and maintain a plant wide machine maintenance program including preventative maintenance.2.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, machine repairers' average salary in florida is 37% less than in west virginia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level machine repairers earn 48% less than senior-level machine repairers.
   • Certifications. A machine 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 a machine repairer's salary.

   Average machine repairer salary

   $53,387yearly

   $25.67 hourly rate

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   Entry-level machine repairer salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average machine repairer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Michigan	$58,381	$28
   2	Ohio	$57,835	$28
   3	New York	$55,581	$27
   4	Indiana	$54,378	$26
   5	New Jersey	$53,943	$26
   6	Wisconsin	$52,703	$25
   7	Iowa	$52,224	$25

   Average machine repairer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Ford Motor	$69,613	$33.47	7
   2	Allison Transmission	$69,076	$33.21
   3	Navistar	$65,227	$31.36	1
   4	Emerson	$63,731	$30.64	8
   5	International Trucks	$62,808	$30.20
   6	Dover	$62,594	$30.09	14
   7	General Electric	$62,045	$29.83	16
   8	Eaton	$61,957	$29.79	35
   9	Crown Holdings	$61,925	$29.77	8
   10	Nestlé	$61,417	$29.53	8
   11	The Dow Chemical Company	$60,200	$28.94
   12	Dana Incorporated	$59,447	$28.58	1
   13	Precision Castparts	$59,231	$28.48	7
   14	Caterpillar	$58,940	$28.34	5
   15	General Dynamics	$57,302	$27.55	4
   16	Post Holdings	$54,545	$26.22	18
   17	Morton Salt	$54,462	$26.18
   18	Electric	$53,453	$25.70	1
   19	CNH Industrial	$53,453	$25.70
   20	Parallel LLC	$53,453	$25.70	8

4. Writing a machine repairer job description

   A good machine repairer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a machine repairer job description:

   Machine repairer job description example

   Employee is expected to have the following skill set:
   
   - Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment, including repairing damaged parts, rebuilding pumps, replacing bearings, etc.
   
   - Install, relocate, and remove equipment
   
   - Select the proper lubrication and lubricate equipment
   
   - Complete Preventive Maintenance activities
   
   - Perform repair welding
   
   - Perform light fabrication work
   
   _Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group's success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements._
   
   _Line Mangers, Hiring Managers, HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business._
   
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5. Post your job

   To find machine 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 machine repairers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level machine 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 machine repairer job on Zippia to find and recruit machine repairer 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 machine repairers, 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 machine repairer

   Once you've selected the best machine repairer 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.

   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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