How to hire a station mechanic

How to hire a station mechanic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step station 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 station mechanic job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new station 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 station mechanic you need to hire. Certain station mechanic roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   Hiring the perfect station mechanic 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 station mechanics.

   Type of Station Mechanic	Description	Hourly rate
   Station Mechanic	Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, also known as telecom technicians, set up and maintain devices or equipment that carry communications signals, connect to telephone lines, and access the Internet.	$13-33
   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 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:

   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Electrical Equipment
   • Routine Maintenance
   • General Maintenance
   • Mechanical Systems
   • Check Valves
   • Plant Equipment
   • Diagnostic Tests
   • Troubleshoot
   • Hand Tools

   Responsibilities:

   • Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
   • Complete preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and rebuilding of Herman-Nelson heaters, Honda generators, and ice drills.
   • Perform maintenance on the suspension, steering, hydraulic, auxiliary power, fire extinguisher/suppression and gas particulate systemsDiagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions
   • Work closely with the machine operators to ensure smooth GMP, GDP operations for production plant.
   • Receive and implement combat orders and direct deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, station mechanics' average salary in minnesota is 41% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level station mechanics 59% less than senior-level station mechanics.
   • Certifications. A station 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 station mechanic's salary.

   Average station mechanic salary

   $45,688yearly

   $21.97 hourly rate

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   Entry-level station mechanic salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 15, 2026

4. Writing a station mechanic job description

   A station mechanic 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 station mechanic job description:

   Station mechanic job description example

   At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
   
   If you are being hired or transferring into a position where you will perform a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety-sensitive function, you are first required to undergo Pre-Employment drug testing for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines, or a metabolite of those drugs.
   
   * Mechanics in this position perform spares stores rework assignments such as repairs to damaged aircraft parts and assemblies.
   
   * Work with and assist engineering to develop and redesign parts and assemblies from raw materials. These employees develop work methods and parts layout with minimal engineering definition. Perform Composite and Metal Bond repairs per Production Specifications and Post Production Engineering Data (Component Maintenance Manual, Structural Repair Manuals, etc).
   
   * Use engineering drawings, Service Bulletins, PSDS process specifications, Repair drawings, Wiring diagrams, Vendor manuals, planning orders and verbal instructions to accomplish rework/repair.
   
   * Ensure that changes made to parts and assemblies conform to FAA (PC 700) and FAR 145 standards when procedures and specifications are not clearly defined.
   
   * Disassemble components/assemblies to access area to be repaired or reworked. Order tools, parts and raw material needed to accomplish rework/repair of parts and assemblies.
   * Fabricate detail parts from raw stock to meet repair or modification requirements.
   * Perform any operations (e.g., wiring, painting, sealing, drilling, reaming, riveting, etc.) to accomplish repair/rework.
   * Prepare, assemble and install tubing, standoffs, valves, regulators, compressors, and ducts using fasteners.
   * Use precision measuring equipment to verify rework/repair meets specifications. Install, remove, replace, and/or re-route wires, wire bundles, and/or electrical assemblies.
   * Perform functional tests on assemblies.
   * Install pre-assembled plumbing systems such as hydraulic modules (e.g., smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and air, water and fuel systems) Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner.
   
   This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
   
   The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. " US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
   
   This is an hourly position governed by the IAM-751 Collective Bargaining agreement.
   
   Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
   
   * Employment in this position requires lifting up to 35 lb., reaching, handling, turning/twisting, lifting/lowering, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting and crawling.
   * Exposure to dust, metals, plastics, phenolics, composites, solvents, oils, cutting coolant and vapors. Use of personal safety gear for eyes, feet, hands and ears.
   * Adhere to all Department of Transportation regulations (drug and alcohol testing required).
   
   Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
   
   * A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate is preferred.
   * Aircraft component/Assy experience.
   * Composite Repair Experience.
   * Electrical Testing/ Wiring experience.
   * Structural Repair Experience.
   
   Typical Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED.
   
   Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
   
   This position is for 1st shift.
   
   Drug Free Workplace:
   
   Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer:
   
   Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
   
   Experience Level
   
   Hourly
   
   Contingent Upon Program Award
   
   No, this position is not contingent upon program award
   
   Schedule
   
   Full time
   
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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit station mechanics, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 station mechanic

   Once you've decided on a perfect station 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.

   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 station mechanic first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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