Auto Repair Shop Employee Onboarding Checklist Template

Ensure a smooth and compliant start for every new hire! Our Auto Repair Shop Employee Onboarding Checklist Template covers everything from paperwork & training to shop procedures & safety protocols. Streamline your onboarding process, reduce errors, and build a strong, knowledgeable team. Get organized and compliant today!

This Template was installed 5 times.

Pre-Arrival & Paperwork

1 of 10

Tasks to be completed before the employee's first day.

Start Date

Job Description Summary

Offer Letter

Candidate Signature (Offer Acceptance)

Emergency Contact Method

Hourly Rate/Salary

First Day Orientation

2 of 10

Initial introductions, shop tour, and overview of processes.

Welcome Message & Introduction

Shop Tour - Route Overview

Key Areas Marked on Shop Map

Initial Team Introductions - Confirmation

Scheduled Break Time - Confirmation

Overview of Daily Workflow & Expectations

HR & Legal Compliance

3 of 10

Completion of required paperwork and acknowledgement of policies.

Employee Signature (Acknowledgement of Offer)

Date of Offer Acceptance

I-9 Verification Status

Supporting Documents (e.g., Passport, Visa, Work Permit)

Acknowledgement of Employee Handbook

Confidentiality Agreement

Direct Deposit Account Number

Role-Specific Training

4 of 10

Introduction to job responsibilities and necessary skills training.

Review of Shop Manual Procedures

Specific Diagnostic Tool Training (Select all that apply)

Number of Service Intervals Demonstrated

Explanation of Warranty Claim Process

Level of Expertise in Welding (Select one)

Explanation of Shop Safety Regulations

Shop Equipment & Safety

5 of 10

Training on equipment operation and safety protocols.

Review of Shop Safety Manual

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training

Lift Inspection Date

Fire Extinguisher Inspection Date

Machine Guarding Inspection

Spill Response Procedures Training

PPE Certification

Software & Systems

6 of 10

Training on shop management software and other relevant systems.

Shop Management Software Introduction & Access

Software Modules Introduced (e.g., Estimating, Invoicing, Inventory)

Number of Training Hours on Software

Date of Software Training Completion

Employee Signature Acknowledging Software Training

Mentorship & Buddy System

7 of 10

Assignment of a mentor or buddy for ongoing support.

Assigned Mentor/Buddy

Mentor/Buddy Introduction Notes

Initial Mentor/Buddy Meeting Date

Frequency of Scheduled Check-ins (weekly/bi-weekly)

Mentor/Buddy Agreement Status

Notes from Initial Meeting

Performance Expectations & Goals

8 of 10

Discussion of performance expectations and initial goals.

Brief Job Description Summary

Target Sales/Repair Volume (per month/week)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Target Customer Satisfaction Score (e.g., out of 5)

Specific Skills to Develop (within 3-6 months)

Date for First Performance Review

30-Day Check-in

9 of 10

Scheduled review to address questions and provide feedback.

Employee Feedback - How are they adjusting?

Estimated Work Completion Rate (compared to expectations)

Overall Performance (Exceeds, Meets, Needs Improvement)

Specific Strengths Observed

Areas for Improvement Identified

Additional Training Needs?

Next Performance Review Date

90-Day Review

10 of 10

Formal evaluation of progress and identification of development areas.

Overall Performance Score (1-5)

Strengths Observed

Areas for Improvement

Specific Goals for Next 3 Months

Understanding of Shop Policies?

Customer Satisfaction Score (average)

Teamwork and Collaboration

Next Performance Review Date

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