How to hire a tool repair technician

How to hire a tool repair technician, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your tool repair technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a tool repair technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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

   Type of Tool Repair Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Tool Repair Technician	General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They paint, repair flooring, and work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems.	$13-26
   Operations And Maintenance Technician	Operations and maintenance technicians are skilled professionals who are responsible for conducting preventive maintenance of all equipment used in the operation of an organization. These technicians are required to ensure that their facilities are always operational by performing inspections and documenting the operating conditions of their equipment... Show more	$18-35
   Preventive Maintenance Technician	A preventive maintenance technician performs routine facility maintenance to prevent possible mechanical failure. The technicians change worn out machine parts before they can cause mechanical damage... Show more	$14-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Diagnosis
   • Grinders
   • Machine Tools
   • Computer System
   • Electric Motors
   • Calipers
   • Equipment Repair
   • CNC
   • Rental Equipment
   • Jigs
   • Electric Tools
   • Hoists
   • Dial Indicators

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead small teams in the development and installation of residential and commercial electrical and HVAC systems to include smart home systems.
   • Complete CNC and manual machine tool repair.
   • Volunteer to train new and senior employees on machines and AutoCad.
   • Tool assembly design, repair, and assembly drawing creation using AutoCAD.
   • Help to create a productive team and timely advancement through ISO standards.
   • Schedule safety checks on department tools keeping up with OSHA rules and regulations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your tool repair technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A tool repair technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, tool repair technicians' average salary in new mexico is 50% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level tool repair technicians earn 49% less than senior-level tool repair technicians.
   • Certifications. A tool repair technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a tool repair technician's salary.

   Average tool repair technician salary

   $39,777yearly

   $19.12 hourly rate

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   Entry-level tool repair technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a tool repair technician job description

   A good tool repair technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a tool repair technician job description:

   Tool repair technician job description example

   • $19-$22/hour
   • Medical Insurance
   • Dental Insurance
   • Life Insurance
   • Vision Insurance
   • Casual dress code
   • 401K - no match

   
   Location: Houston, TX 77095
   Type of Position: Direct Hire
   
   Responsibilities:

   • Work with industry-specific and high complex precision machines, including but not limited to conveyors, lathes, mills, grinders, saws, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, compressors etc.
   • Use precision leveling and alignment tools in order to measure angles, material thickness, and small distances with calipers, squares, micrometers, and other tools.
   • Fit bearings, align gears and wheels, attach motors, and connect belts according to manufacturer’s blueprints and drawings.
   • Assist with the dismantling of machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
   • Fabricate and install parts on equipment and machinery by measuring, cutting, and drilling.
   • Assist with the unloading, inspecting, moving, and setting of equipment into position using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
   • Use rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls, and hand winches to move equipment / materials into place.
   • Conduct preventative maintenance on conveyors, lathes, mills, grinders, saws, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, pumps.
   • Read and fabricate parts from blueprints and ISO drawings.
   • Align a pump and motor within 5 thousandths of an inch.
   • Operate mobile equipment fork trucks and man-lifts

   
   Requirements:

   • High school diploma or GED and 3+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
   • Experience with lathes, mills, broaching, general shop equipment (drill presses, vertical/horizontal band saws, hydraulic presses), measuring and hand tools
   • Knowledge of Lathe, Mills, Cut Off Saw, and Drill Press equipment preferred; Machining, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics experience is a plus
   • Must be willing to work shift work and various shifts
   • Evaluation Required
     • Written Machine Tool Repair Skill Assessment (40 questions); 80% is passing
     • Practical Exam upon successful completion of the Written Skills Assessment

   
   Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right tool repair technician 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 tool repair technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit tool repair technicians 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 tool repair technician job on Zippia to find and recruit tool repair technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit tool repair technicians, 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 tool repair technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect tool repair technician 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 tool repair technician 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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