How to hire a technical inspector

How to hire a technical inspector, step by step

Here's a step-by-step technical inspector hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a technical inspector, 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.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   A technical inspector's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, technical inspectors 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 shows salaries for various types of technical inspectors.

   Type of Technical Inspector	Description	Hourly rate
   Technical Inspector	Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.	$12-27
   Inspector General	An inspector general is responsible for doing audit reports and inspections to ensure that no possible fraud, misconduct, corruption, or power abuse in the government or private sector occurs. Their role is to monitor and inspect the agencies' effectiveness, assess possible mismanagement of a company, and improve the economy... Show more	$14-35
   Test Operator	The job of a test operator is to test the functionality of electronic components, assemblies, units, parts, and systems in a manner consistent with standard procedures. As a test operator, you will perform a variety of duties that include working with engineers to ensure accurate procedures are being followed, perform different mechanical assembly operations, and inspecting products for the correct orientation and placement... Show more	$12-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Quality Standards
   • Maintenance Procedures
   • Fire Protection
   • OSHA
   • Technical Manuals
   • Test Equipment
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Coordinate Measuring Machine
   • PT
   • Oil Changes
   • FDA
   • Corrective Action
   • FAA

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and maintain MRB process for all discrepant materials.
   • Prepare proper paperwork need for FDA demands.
   • Complete RII's and assemble work packages.
   • Maintain ISO standards while assembling and inspecting units.
   • Perform API inspections of plant piping, vessels and tanks.
   • Track, schedule, and monitor borescopes and NDE inspections.

   More technical inspector duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the technical inspector job description is a good way to get more applicants. A technical inspector salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a technical inspector in Alabama may be lower than in Louisiana, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level technical inspector. Additionally, a technical inspector with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average technical inspector salary

   $38,939yearly

   $18.72 hourly rate

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   Entry-level technical inspector salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average technical inspector salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$45,319	$22
   2	Texas	$44,532	$21
   3	Washington	$44,345	$21
   4	Virginia	$43,944	$21
   5	Pennsylvania	$41,696	$20
   6	New Mexico	$41,557	$20
   7	Maryland	$40,433	$19
   8	Nevada	$39,761	$19
   9	New York	$37,874	$18
   10	Colorado	$35,487	$17
   11	Ohio	$34,047	$16
   12	West Virginia	$33,016	$16
   13	Indiana	$32,313	$16
   14	Illinois	$30,809	$15
   15	Alabama	$30,583	$15
   16	Michigan	$29,999	$14

   Average technical inspector salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	RS&H	$68,485	$32.93	38
   2	Jacobs Engineering Group	$64,833	$31.17
   3	Zoetis	$63,219	$30.39	8
   4	Marathon Petroleum	$60,178	$28.93	4
   5	Stantec	$58,112	$27.94	94
   6	Keysight Technologies	$55,660	$26.76
   7	National Grid plc	$52,463	$25.22	1
   8	Johnson Controls	$52,296	$25.14	112
   9	EMD Millipore	$50,439	$24.25
   10	SunPower	$48,308	$23.23
   11	Emergent BioSolutions	$47,739	$22.95
   12	Raytheon Technologies	$47,735	$22.95	26
   13	Belcan	$47,704	$22.93	17
   14	Danaher	$47,347	$22.76	19
   15	Zenetex	$46,854	$22.53
   16	Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania	$46,852	$22.52
   17	Prime	$46,667	$22.44	1
   18	Kratos Defense & Security Solutions	$46,374	$22.30	2
   19	BAE Systems	$45,717	$21.98	75
   20	UTEX Industries	$45,575	$21.91	2

4. Writing a technical inspector job description

   A technical inspector 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 technical inspector job description:

   Technical inspector job description example

   At PosiGen, we provide our Technicians with a career, not just a job. Our employees receive full benefits plus 401(k) plans!

   Salary Range is $18/hr.-$24/hr.

   Essential Job Functions

   • Coordinate and perform building and electrical inspections of solar, roofing, and electrical installations
   • Verify installations were completed as designed by performing on site visits and Job Close Out documents
   • Communicate with town officials and customers to schedule inspection dates
   • Perform necessary work to pass inspection if corrections are needed and/or coordinate with technicians or subcontractors to complete the work
   • Open electrical equipment, solar equipment, stage ladders, and any necessary requirements for the inspection.
   • Use application-based platform to capture photos and upload to project management database
   • Follow organization policies and procedures including OSHA requirements; Complete OSHA training as required

   Education/Experience

   • High School diploma or equivalent is required
   • A minimum of one to three years of experience working on roofs required
   • Ability for and no fear of working from ladders/scaffolding or working in confined spaces such as crawl spaces or attics, under mobile homes
   • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal and drug screen
   • Must be able to obtain DOT Medical Certification

   PosiGen is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources.

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5. Post your job

   To find technical inspectors 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 technical inspectors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level technical inspectors 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 technical inspector job on Zippia to find and recruit technical inspector candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with technical inspector candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   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 technical inspector

   Once you've found the technical inspector 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 also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new technical inspector 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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