How to hire an acid etch operator

How to hire an acid etch operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step acid etch operator hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The acid etch operator 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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   An acid etch operator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, acid etch operators 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 shows salaries for various types of acid etch operators.

   Type of Acid Etch Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Acid Etch Operator		$11-39
   Operator	Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them... Show more	$12-25

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Etching
   • Acid Etch
   • Circuit Boards

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate etching vats, distribute materials to individual machines, and balance waste water by checking and maintaining water pH levels.
   • Tend etch machinery and equipment that remove metal and photo resist and etch electronic circuitry into metalized surface.
   • Tend etch machinery and equipment that remove metal and photo resist and etch electronic circuitry into metalized surface.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your acid etch operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An acid etch operator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, acid etch operators' average salary in colorado is 37% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level acid etch operators earn 72% less than senior-level acid etch operators.
   • Certifications. An acid etch operator 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 an acid etch operator's salary.

   Average acid etch operator salary

   $44,344yearly

   $21.32 hourly rate

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   Entry-level acid etch operator salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing an acid etch operator job description

   An acid etch operator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an acid etch operator job description:

   Acid etch operator job description example

   **_Job Title: Photo Etch Operator I_**
   
   **Duties and Responsibilities:**
   
   • Process panels through conveyorized etch systems per given instructions.
   
   • Perform in-process visual inspection of chemically cleaned and stripped panels.
   
   • Perform visual and dimensional inspections of rough etched panels.
   
   • Periodically empty and clean out etch system sumps including safe transport of 55-gallon drums to and from the storage areas.
   
   • Safely and accurately dispense given amounts of raw chemicals for bath make-ups.
   
   • Perform routine etch systems maintenance involving checking fluid levels, conveyor transport, spray nozzle performance and filter
   
   systems conditions.
   
   • Periodically assist auxiliary departments including photoresist coating, filter press cleaning and pumping of spent chemistries into
   
   treatment tanks.
   
   • Routine cleaning of process equipment and area.
   
   **Technical Requirements:**
   
   **Educational Requirements:**
   
   • High School Diploma, Entry level position.
   
   • Able to work safely with chemicals while wearing proper personal protective equipment.
   
   • Able to closely follow written and verbal instructions.
   
   • Able to work independently in high volume production area.
   
   **Physical Requirements:**
   
   • Time Factors/Weight Factors: Occasional-over 15% up to 40% of the time /Light 5# to 25#
   
   Rarely-up to 15% of the time / Average-25# to 60#
   
   • Vision correctable to 20/20.
   
   • Climbing stairs
   
   • Hearing correctable to unamplified human voice.
   
   • Manual dexterity: good
   
   • Ability to complete and deliver oral/written reports.
   
   • Ability to meet safety, regulatory, and health guidelines without assistance.
   
   • Ability to travel by auto/air unassisted.
   
   **General:**
   
   In addition to the listed duties and requirements, all employees are required to comply with the following standards:
   
   • Regular punctual attendance.
   
   • Adherence to all safety rules and vigilance in safe workplace practices.
   
   • The consistent display of positive attitude.
   
   • Good housekeeping practices.
   
   • Courtesy and respect toward co-workers, management, customers and suppliers.
   
   • Regular constructive communications with management.
   
   • Compliance with the laws of local, state, and federal government.
   
   • To behave in a manner that reflects positively on Tecomet "the Company".
   
   • To take no actions detrimental to the success and reputation of Tecomet "the Company".
   
   • To work whatever reasonable extra hours or overtime is necessary to successfully complete your work in a timely
   
   manner.
   
   • To comply with all the Standard Operating Procedures of Tecomet "the Company".
   
   • To perform to a standard of quality and technical ability consistent with the skills and requirements demanded by
   
   your position.
   
   • To learn as much as you can about the history and culture of Tecomet " the Company", and the operating principles that have
   
   led to our success.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find acid etch operators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your acid etch operator job on Zippia to find and recruit acid etch operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with acid etch operator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 acid etch operator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the acid etch operator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new acid etch operator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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