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Technician Find Launches EasyBench to Transform Auto Repair Hiring

In the ever-evolving landscape of the independent auto repair industry, attracting and retaining skilled technicians can often feel like a Herculean task for business owners. Recognizing this challenge, Technician Find, a renowned recruiting firm, has introduced EasyBench, a groundbreaking membership service aimed at ending the cycle of reactive hiring for auto shops.

What is EasyBench?

Launched on April 14, 2026, EasyBench is available for $249 per month and is designed for shop owners to effortlessly maintain a bench of five to ten pre-qualified technicians. The concept is simple: by utilizing a carefully curated system, shop owners can keep qualified technicians warm on their bench year-round, thus eliminating the stress and chaos that follows when a valued employee departs.

Chris Lawson, founder of Technician Find, explains, "Every shop owner who is scrambling for technicians during a vacancy was likely fully staffed just months ago. The issue isn't that technicians quit, which is quite standard; rather, it's the absence of a systematic approach to prepare for such departures." The statistics are telling; an empty repair bay can equate to losses of approximately $175,000 in gross profits annually, making proactive staffing crucial for financial sustainability.

Ending the Reactive Hiring Cycle

The traditional method of hiring—waiting for a technician's departure before starting the search—proves costly. Drawing upon insights gathered from over 8 years of recruiting campaigns and analyzing more than 10,000 technician applications, Lawson discovered that shops which retained a connection with pre-qualified technicians managed to sustain their staffing levels more effectively. When positions became available, these shops made one phone call instead of spending weeks on job boards.

The EasyBench system includes:

• - A Bench Board command center for monitoring candidates enrolled in the program.
• - A comprehensive Stealth Script Library filled with outreach messages.
• - A Campaign Vault containing ads designed to attract candidates fitting the shop’s culture.
• - An innovative AI Recruiting Toolkit that streamlines the recruitment process.
• - A weekly 60-minute Implementation Clinic where Lawson provides guidance.

Each week, shop owners are expected to dedicate just 20 minutes to manage their talent pipeline, making this approach both efficient and effective.

Real-World Application: Early Success Stories

One early participant in the EasyBench program—a multi-location shop owner—experienced an alarming situation where three technicians left unexpectedly. However, thanks to his use of EasyBench, he quickly accessed his Bench Board and found 17 qualified technicians ready for hire within the same week. Remarkably, less than a month later, he successfully brought on board three replacements, of which two were Master Technicians.

The shop owner stated, "This moment was crucial—not about our car count, our marketing strategy, or even our plans for a new location. It was about having the right people in place, which is the absolute foundation of our success."

The Rationale Behind the Initiative

As the auto repair sector grapples with labor shortages and increasing turnover rates of 15 to 20 percent annually, organizations face an uphill battle. Larger corporate entities, backed by private equity, have begun to dominate the market, often luring technicians away with superior pay and benefits packages.

Lawson asserts that while independent shops may struggle to compete on financial grounds, they possess a unique advantage—relationships. "Independent shops cannot outspend dealerships on recruiting, but they can out-recruit them relationally. EasyBench transforms this into a reliable, repeatable process that strengthens ties within the community."

With EasyBench now available for auto shops keen on immediate hiring, those interested can also explore Technician Find's additional done-for-you recruiting services. The firm invites journalists covering the auto repair industry to join their community of nearly 500 independent shop owners for more hiring intelligence and insights.

About Technician Find

Founded in 2018, Technician Find specializes in connecting independent auto repair shops across the United States with qualified technicians who are not actively searching traditional job boards. They leverage targeted social media campaigns and strategic outreach to foster these vital connections. For more information about EasyBench and their services, visit technicianfind.com.