How to hire a repairman

How to hire a repairman, step by step

Here's a step-by-step repairman hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a repairman, 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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   Hiring the perfect repairman 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 shows salaries for various types of repairmen.

   Type of Repairman	Description	Hourly rate
   Repairman	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.	$11-23
   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
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Safety Rules
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • AAR
   • MIG
   • Electrical Equipment
   • Test Equipment
   • Mobile Cranes
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Machine Shop Equipment
   • CDL
   • Brazing
   • Windows
   • HVAC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform and manage routine building maintenance tasks, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and minor HVAC repair and maintenance.
   • Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
   • Repair welding torches and regulators, silver brazing torches.
   • Operate fork trucks, overhead cranes, mobile cranes, and aerial lift equipment.
   • Perform machine repair maintenance on lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, and shapers.
   • Replace electrical components, diodes, transistors, resistors, capacitors, etc, by soldering.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your repairman job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A repairman salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a repairman in Nevada may be lower than in Maine, and an entry-level repairman usually earns less than a senior-level repairman. Additionally, a repairman with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average repairman salary

   $35,121yearly

   $16.89 hourly rate

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   Entry-level repairman salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average repairman salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$44,918	$22
   2	New York	$42,236	$20
   3	Maryland	$41,174	$20
   4	New Jersey	$40,926	$20
   5	Michigan	$39,948	$19
   6	North Carolina	$39,003	$19
   7	Illinois	$38,563	$19
   8	Arizona	$37,028	$18
   9	Nebraska	$36,974	$18
   10	Wisconsin	$36,835	$18
   11	Utah	$35,131	$17
   12	Pennsylvania	$34,699	$17
   13	California	$34,351	$17
   14	Colorado	$32,531	$16
   15	Minnesota	$31,625	$15
   16	Oregon	$30,473	$15
   17	Texas	$27,580	$13
   18	Georgia	$26,913	$13
   19	Florida	$24,716	$12

   Average repairman salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Manitowoc Company	$57,475	$27.63
   2	NJ Transit	$44,627	$21.46
   3	Carrier	$42,774	$20.56
   4	Culver Academies	$42,629	$20.49
   5	Raytheon Technologies	$41,682	$20.04
   6	TTX	$41,642	$20.02	15
   7	Energy Transfer	$40,430	$19.44	4
   8	Envoy Air	$37,816	$18.18	2
   9	City of Springfield	$37,327	$17.95
   10	Waste Connections	$37,301	$17.93
   11	Tradesmen International	$37,206	$17.89
   12	The Greenbrier Companies	$36,846	$17.71
   13	Road & Rail Services	$36,728	$17.66	2
   14	STEBBINS	$35,797	$17.21
   15	A. Stucki	$34,587	$16.63
   16	Personnel Management Inc	$34,553	$16.61
   17	M R Co	$34,553	$16.61
   18	American Railcar Industries	$34,224	$16.45
   19	Maryland Transportation Authority	$34,047	$16.37
   20	Titan America	$33,812	$16.26

4. Writing a repairman job description

   A repairman 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a repairman job description:

   Repairman job description example

   Your safety, health and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters to us.
   
   We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority, and this is why everyone is expected to stop any unsafe behaviour - and why you can always count on our full support in doing so.
   
   Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all of us-we are currently hiring for an experienced Machinist with the following experience. Apply today.
   
   Job scope:
   1-3 years prior experience with machining tools to produce precise parts1-3 years prior experience in operating equipment such as mills, lathes, drills and grinders to manufacturer parts1-3 years prior experience in fabrication, modification, and/or repair of mechanical objects5+ years of prior experience in mechanics, mathematics, metallic properties and machining High proficiency in understanding written, oral or diagram forms Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
   
   Physical requirements:
   The physical demands of the job include the following Regularly required to stand Use hands to handle, feel, finger material/equipment levers Reach with hands and arms Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear Frequently required to walk Regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus May be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts May be frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibrations May occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud
   
   What we offer:
   Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options Time to recharge through PTO, plus 10 annual holidays, and parental maternity leave Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company matching Financial support for continuing education Employee Assistance Program An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplaceA global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
   
   FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right repairman 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 repairman job on Zippia to find and recruit repairman candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting repairmen 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 repairman

   Once you've selected the best repairman 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new repairman. 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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