How to hire a repair technician lead

How to hire a repair technician lead, step by step

Here's a step-by-step repair technician lead hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a repair technician lead, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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

   Type of Repair Technician Lead	Description	Hourly rate
   Repair Technician Lead		$12-26
   Lead Mechanic	A lead mechanic coordinates the teams of mechanics and ensures the timely completion of repairs. Lead mechanics supervise their subordinates, order mechanical parts, and inspect their work making sure that the standards are met... Show more	$19-35
   Electrical Supervisor	The electrical supervisor oversees electricians' performance, training them for the repair and maintenance of equipment. They are responsible for enhancing their skills to create and design electrical operating systems in order to prevent malfunctions causing electric short circuits or shock... Show more	$31-59

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Technical Support
   • Maintenance Procedures
   • Diagnosis
   • Customer Issues
   • R
   • Test Equipment
   • POS
   • PCS
   • PLC
   • Electronic Devices
   • Apple
   • Laptop Computers
   • Windows
   • Desktop

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Require to attend training classes provide by Samsung in repair and diagnostics
   • Assess and debug PCB assemblies build internally and by external manufacturers.
   • Receive all inventory following state and federal guidelines when handling PCB transformers.
   • Interpret and implement standards and specifications relating to ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
   • Create and implement quality inspection techniques and production test procedures to meet ISO industry standards.
   • Supervise Iraqi's on the repairs of various radiators and fuel cells at a depot level facility.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, repair technician leads' average salary in kentucky is 45% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level repair technician leads 51% less than senior-level repair technician leads.
   • Certifications. A repair technician lead 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 repair technician lead's salary.

   Average repair technician lead salary

   $39,209yearly

   $18.85 hourly rate

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   Entry-level repair technician lead salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average repair technician lead salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$48,354	$23
   2	Texas	$41,655	$20
   3	Colorado	$39,209	$19
   4	Illinois	$38,727	$19
   5	Alabama	$36,266	$17
   6	Ohio	$32,960	$16
   7	Virginia	$31,832	$15
   8	Florida	$31,615	$15
   9	North Carolina	$30,039	$14
   10	Arizona	$29,723	$14

   Average repair technician lead salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Navistar	$72,637	$34.92	2
   2	International Trucks	$62,637	$30.11
   3	Alcon	$52,050	$25.02
   4	Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center	$49,138	$23.62	2
   5	Generac Holdings	$47,224	$22.70
   6	Maui Jim	$42,281	$20.33	3
   7	TEAM	$39,480	$18.98	40
   8	Day Spring	$37,638	$18.10
   9	Cardinal Logistics Management	$36,462	$17.53
   10	Balfour Senior Living	$35,955	$17.29
   11	ORION	$35,536	$17.08
   12	Apria Healthcare	$35,334	$16.99
   13	JBT FoodTech	$35,160	$16.90
   14	Acuren	$35,140	$16.89	15
   15	M R Co	$34,981	$16.82	104
   16	Port Tampa Bay	$34,981	$16.82
   17	Framatome Technologies Inc	$34,981	$16.82	8
   18	Trinity Industries	$34,981	$16.82	6
   19	AAR	$34,589	$16.63	15
   20	American Achievement Group Holding Corp	$33,993	$16.34

4. Writing a repair technician lead job description

   A job description for a repair technician lead 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 repair technician lead job description:

   Repair technician lead job description example

   The Leak Repair Technician is responsible for detecting, locating, evaluating and repairing leaks onsite at client work sites.
   Essential Job Functions
   Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concern Performs all duties as assigned and adheres to TEAM's Core Values.Assesses leaking component(s) and reports on findings to supervisory personnel and engineering.Performs leak repair operations that may include any of the following techniques and tasks:Drill and tap Wire and band Clamp and enclosure installation Measuring components Stand-by operations Inspections of components Evaluation of performance on repair activities Identifies circumstances that necessitate the use of proper safety equipment.Performs appropriate documentation and administrative procedures as required.Communicates and collaborates with field personnel, client representatives and management.Maintains awareness of company products and services available to customers.
   Job Qualifications
   High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical school or related education preferred.Three (3) or more years of experience in an industrial operations or maintenance role preferred.Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice. Ability to prioritize and complete work assignments by specific deadlines. Knowledge of plant maintenance and repair work preferred. Ability to follow precise directions and procedures of the supervisor on the project. Must possess a valid driver's license. Current HAZWOPER training certificate preferred.Travel requirement 0% - 25%
   Work Conditions
   Position is based out of a branch or site location.Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis
   Physical and Mental Requirements
   Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds Must be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field duties Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to investigations Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver within a refinery or plant environment to include the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively Excellent communication skills
   
   TEAM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
   This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find repair technician leads 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 repair technician lead job on Zippia to find and recruit repair technician lead candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting repair technician leads 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.

   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 repair technician lead

   Once you've found the repair technician lead 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 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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