How to hire a parts technician

How to hire a parts technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step parts technician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The parts technician 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a parts technician 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 parts technician that fits the bill.

   This list presents parts technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Parts Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Parts Technician	Retail sales workers include both those who sell retail merchandise, such as clothing, furniture, and automobiles, (called retail salespersons) and those who sell spare and replacement parts and equipment, especially car parts (called parts salespersons). Both types of workers help customers find the products they want and process customers’ payments.	$13-23
   Parts Counter Clerk	A parts counter clerk is a customer service position responsible for advising customers about parts and selling parts to customers. The person holding this position is responsible for receiving and verifying new stock when delivered, managing inventory and sales records, billing and receiving payment, and making orders to replenish parts stock... Show more	$12-20
   Parts Coordinator	A parts coordinator usually works at retail establishments and warehouses where they are primarily in charge of coordinating with suppliers and vendors to maintain an adequate supply of materials and spare parts. They are also responsible for managing backorders, overseeing shipments and deliveries, maintaining records, and supervising operations to ensure that all issues get resolved in a timely and efficient manner... Show more	$14-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Customer Service
   • Customer Orders
   • Parts Inventory
   • Inventory Control
   • Cycle Counts
   • Part Numbers
   • Repair Orders
   • Parts Sales
   • Parts Counter
   • Computer System
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Parts Room
   • Physical Counts

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
   • Comply with ASTM and OEM procedures according to blasting and cleaning of engine parts
   • Receive incoming parts shipments, ship out parts to Honda and/or customers as needed.
   • Assist tech pubs and designers with the proper procedure for installation of aftermarket and OEM parts.
   • Perform various parts duties associate with Audi, Honda, Mercedes, Porsche and Peugeot product lines.
   • Develop relationships with personnel from other Chrysler dealerships to participate in a mutually beneficial parts purchase and delivery co op.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, parts technicians' average salary in florida is 36% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level parts technicians earn 42% less than senior-level parts technicians.
   • Certifications. A parts technician 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 parts technician's salary.

   Average parts technician salary

   $37,336yearly

   $17.95 hourly rate

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   Entry-level parts technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a parts technician job description

   A parts 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 a parts technician job description:

   Parts technician job description example

   Marco is a one-stop shop for all things business tech. Our employees are “movers and shakers” and our company is always striving to do what's right. Does this sound like a culture you want to be a part of? We're hiring a new team member to help take Marco's technology further - working full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.
   
   More about us. We do it all - from copy and print solutions to IT and managed services. We are an organization led by salespeople with 650+ engineers ready to fix any and all issues. We have offices in 12 states and service nationally.
   Join our growing team. You won't regret it.
   
   1. Identify areas of used copiers that have salvageable parts or components through the use of diagnostics.
   2. Disassemble and remove functioning components from used copier devices for salvaging.
   3. Prepare used parts and components for deployment.
   4. Manage and maintain an accurate used parts inventory that most effectively limits the consumption of new parts.
   5. Manage the parts removal from new product to satisfy field needs following the S-Rob procedures.
   6. Assist Technicians in locating parts needed to facilitate field repairs from the used parts inventory.
   7. Meet established metrics and benchmarks and comply with procedures and expectations.
   8. Maintain current technical knowledge and continuously work to expand knowledge of new technology and equipment.
   9. Accurately maintain and comply with documentation and service procedures in a timely basis to include time entry process.
   10. Attend required company and departmental meetings.
   11. Perform other related duties as assigned by direct manager or supervisor.
   QualificationsHigh School diploma and 2+ years of experience or Associate's Degree.2+ years of previous related experience. Sharp, Canon, HP and/or Konica direct service experience preferred.
   
   Benefits:
   
   We're not just competitive when it comes to business tech - we're also pretty proud of what we offer our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also have paid holidays and vacation, 401k with generous company match, flexible spending accounts, employee purchase program, employer-paid life insurance, voluntary-term life insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident benefits, and pet insurance. Yes, we care about your furry family too.
   
   *all benefits are dependent on employment status
   
   To apply (and to learn more about what makes us great), visit: www.marconet.com/careers
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right parts technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with parts technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit parts technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find parts technician candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting parts technicians 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.

   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 parts technician

   Once you've selected the best parts 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 also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new parts 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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