Entry Level Shop Technician Jobs
New grad shop technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a strong portfolio of completed repairs can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy, with employers like Asbury Automotive, Komatsu, and AGCO Corporation hiring at this level now.
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Overall Purpose of the Job
Work under general supervision within a Workshop environment carrying out maintenance, diagnoses and repairs to a range of equipment. Undertake the preparation of equipment to Company standards in a safe manner for use within an operational environment.
Key Activities and Accountabilities
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Under Supervision, undertake the preventative and predictive maintenance and also the diagnoses and repair of equipment in line with work plans up to the required Company quality and certification standards
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Assist with the rigging up, building and rigging down of equipment as required
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May be required to drive a forklift to undertake the movement, loading and unloading of equipment provided current driving qualification held
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Undertake required inspections of equipment and prepare the appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with company’s policies, procedures and practices. Ensure that all documentation is the correct revision
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Report all incidents and non-conformances in line with the appropriate procedures and deadlines
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Update job packs and return to the foreman/supervisor at the end of each work period
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Liaise with various internal departments such as logistics and stores to ensure all required components and movement of items is achieved to ensure timely completion of tasks in line with operational requirements
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Actively participate in morning meetings to discuss safety, maintenance status/tasks, mobilisation/demobilisation updates etc
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Liaise with various internal departments such as logistics and stores to ensure all required components and movement of items is achieved to ensure timely completion of tasks in line with operational requirements
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Attend and participate in tool box talks and planning meetings when required
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Carry out daily housekeeping of work place and tools to ensure a clean working environment
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Liaise with Supervisor, team members and operations personnel as and when required to ensure all aspects of the schedule of work are discussed with the relevant parties to ensure effective communication to achieve safe completion of maintaining and the repairing of equipment for task completion
Job Knowledge and Qualifications
- Technical Qualification
Overall Purpose of the Job
Work under general supervision within a Workshop environment carrying out maintenance, diagnoses and repairs to a range of equipment. Undertake the preparation of equipment to Company standards in a safe manner for use within an operational environment.
Key Activities and Accountabilities
-
Under Supervision, undertake the preventative and predictive maintenance and also the diagnoses and repair of equipment in line with work plans up to the required Company quality and certification standards
-
Assist with the rigging up, building and rigging down of equipment as required
-
May be required to drive a forklift to undertake the movement, loading and unloading of equipment provided current driving qualification held
-
Undertake required inspections of equipment and prepare the appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with company’s policies, procedures and practices. Ensure that all documentation is the correct revision
-
Report all incidents and non-conformances in line with the appropriate procedures and deadlines
-
Update job packs and return to the foreman/supervisor at the end of each work period
-
Liaise with various internal departments such as logistics and stores to ensure all required components and movement of items is achieved to ensure timely completion of tasks in line with operational requirements
-
Actively participate in morning meetings to discuss safety, maintenance status/tasks, mobilisation/demobilisation updates etc
-
Liaise with various internal departments such as logistics and stores to ensure all required components and movement of items is achieved to ensure timely completion of tasks in line with operational requirements
-
Attend and participate in tool box talks and planning meetings when required
-
Carry out daily housekeeping of work place and tools to ensure a clean working environment
-
Liaise with Supervisor, team members and operations personnel as and when required to ensure all aspects of the schedule of work are discussed with the relevant parties to ensure effective communication to achieve safe completion of maintaining and the repairing of equipment for task completion
Job Knowledge and Qualifications
- Technical Qualification
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Entry Level Shop Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level shop technician job?
Focus on demonstrating hands-on competence: highlight any vocational coursework, internships, or personal repair projects on your resume. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand basic tool use, can follow safety protocols, and are willing to learn shop-specific systems. A certificate from a community college or trade program gives you a clear edge over candidates with no formal background.
Which companies hire entry level shop technicians?
Companies hiring entry level shop technicians right now include Asbury Automotive, Komatsu, and AGCO Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from dealerships, equipment service centers, manufacturing facilities, and fleet maintenance operations that bring on junior technicians and train them in-house.
Are there remote entry level shop technician jobs?
Yes, though most shop technician work is hands-on and on-site. About 0% of entry level shop technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve parts coordination, service writing, or technical support functions rather than direct bench or bay work.
Are these new grad shop technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior shop technician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or vocational training in place of full-time work history, or lists a portfolio of completed projects as an acceptable substitute for a long employment record.
Which industries hire the most entry level shop technicians?
Entry Level shop technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because they rely on steady equipment maintenance and repair volume that requires junior technicians who can be trained on proprietary systems and workflows.