How to hire a test equipment mechanic

How to hire a test equipment mechanic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step test equipment 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 test equipment mechanic job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new test equipment mechanic
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The test equipment mechanic 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 test equipment mechanic 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 test equipment mechanic that fits the bill.

   This list presents test equipment mechanic salaries for various positions.

   Type of Test Equipment Mechanic	Description	Hourly rate
   Test Equipment Mechanic	Aerospace engineering and operations technicians operate and maintain equipment used in developing, testing, and producing new aircraft and spacecraft. Increasingly, these workers are using computer-based modeling and simulation tools and processes in their work.	$17-38
   Engineering Operations Technician	An engineering operations technician provides technical support to engineers and staff. Their responsibilities include maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment, troubleshooting problems, understanding blueprints, performing installations and repairs, conducting regular inspections, and keeping daily operational readings... Show more	$30-66
   Field Operations Technician	Field operations technicians handle all on-site activities of services or operations provided or done by a company. The field operations technician is responsible for accomplishing daily tasks set by the company or requested by a client or customer... Show more	$13-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Electrical Systems
   • Circuit Boards
   • Mechanical Systems
   • Test Fixtures
   • Test Results
   • Aircraft Components
   • Test Equipment

   Responsibilities:

   • Programme and used LabVIEW to automate testing and perform data recording.
   • Commission modules design in Sweden on EPLAN.
   • Develop the necessary skills need to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems while leading diverse maintenance and combat teams.
   • Operate and maintain forklifts, generators MRAP, numerous military vehicles and tractor-trailer combinations.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, test equipment mechanics' average salary in florida is 45% less than in virginia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level test equipment mechanics 54% less than senior-level test equipment mechanics.
   • Certifications. A test equipment 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 test equipment mechanic's salary.

   Average test equipment mechanic salary

   $55,260yearly

   $26.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level test equipment mechanic salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a test equipment mechanic job description

   A job description for a test equipment mechanic 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 test equipment mechanic job description:

   Test equipment mechanic job description example

   Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.
   
   Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.
   
   Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
   
   At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
   What is my role type?
   
   In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
   
   Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
   
   Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.
   
   FUNCTION:
   
   Work independently or with assigned personnel to perform test operations and generate valid test data. Perform preventative maintenance and minimal test inspections. Set-up and operate test facilities including installation and removal of special test equipment. Perform installation and assist with alignment and stand interface connections to test articles and stand equipment.
   
   Ensure all functions are performed according to Pratt & Whitney, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality policies. Perform other related work assignments as required or directed by supervision that supports department objectives.
   
   TYPICAL DUTIES:
   
   Work independently or with assigned personnel to layout, fabricate, assemble, and modify jet engine assembly or test articles, test stands, equipment, and support systems. Use a wide variety of power and mechanical tools to perform functional checks on engine assembly/components or test equipment/test components.
   
   Acquire tools and hardware as required to perform assembly and test procedures.
   
   Operate a wide variety of tools to assemble/disassemble a jet engine or operate support utilities to run the test article. Monitor instrumentation and perform engine service during test.
   
   Under the direction of supervision or delegate, use work instruction and procedures to assemble/dissemble jet engines or other assigned work.
   
   Check all phases of assembly, as specified by work instructions, to perform self-inspection or peer inspection of critical processes ensuring adherence to quality standards.
   
   Work independently or with assigned personnel to set up the test stand and preparing and mounting the test article per procedure. Assist with engine inspections as required by the engine test plan. Support others in producing valid test data. Inspect, maintain, and complete necessary reporting on equipment, facilities, and support systems. Remove instrumentation, equipment, and utilities to de-prep, dismount, and preserve test article for shipment.
   
   Prepare test article for proper storage and transportation. Move test article to proper location. Reconfigure and repair system equipment, test article and stand. Inspect lifting devices and store in proper location. Reconfigure test article and stand.
   
   Package engines for shipment to the customer as defined by work instructions.
   
   Assist in training of other team members as requested by supervision. Carry out other tasks within the scope of this job description to support department objectives and to develop individual skills.
   
   Basic Qualifications:
   
   Equivalent to 4 years High School plus 4 years formal training in power-plant mechanics and testing.
   
   U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts
   
   Up to 1 year experience
   
   Must be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance
   
   Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
   
   Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right test equipment mechanic 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 test equipment mechanics they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit test equipment mechanics 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.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your test equipment mechanic job on Zippia to find and recruit test equipment mechanic candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting test equipment mechanics 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 test equipment mechanic

   Once you've decided on a perfect test equipment 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new test equipment 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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