How to hire an ammunition assembly labour

How to hire an ammunition assembly labour, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ammunition assembly labour hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The ammunition assembly labour 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an ammunition assembly labour to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an ammunition assembly labour that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of ammunition assembly labours and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Ammunition Assembly Labour	Description	Hourly rate
   Ammunition Assembly Labour		$11-16
   SMT Operator	Surface mount technology (SMT) operators monitor and maintain any equipment used in establishing SMT electronic circuits. The task of SMT operators involves SMT machine operation to mount electronic components onto the circuit boards... Show more	$12-21
   Line Up Worker	The Responsibilities of a Line-Up Worker varies upon the organization or industry. Still, most of the tasks revolve around doing manual work such as loading and unloading heavy shipments, operating various devices and machines of different sizes, assist in maintenance and assembling, and coordinating with teammates and reporting to supervisors... Show more	$9-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Assembly Line
   • Blueprint Specifications
   • Work Ethic
   • Tape Measure
   • Safety Guidelines
   • Production Process
   • Production Reports
   • Safety Regulations
   • CNC
   • Quality Checks
   • Air Tools
   • Manual Labor
   • Assembly Process

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the flow of each pallet to ensure the group is able to produce the quality product.
   • Operate RF scanning equipment to account and inventory manufacture products.
   • Work on various vehicle production lines assembling components for Chrysler automobiles.
   • Execute daily operations of drum dryer.

   More ammunition assembly labour duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, ammunition assembly labours' average salary in alabama is 45% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ammunition assembly labours earn 34% less than senior-level ammunition assembly labours.
   • Certifications. An ammunition assembly labour 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 ammunition assembly labour's salary.

   Average ammunition assembly labour salary

   $13.84hourly

   $28,796 yearly

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   Entry-level ammunition assembly labour salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average ammunition assembly labour salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$37,905	$18
   2	Minnesota	$36,350	$17
   3	Missouri	$33,443	$16
   4	California	$32,798	$16
   5	Colorado	$32,387	$16
   6	Connecticut	$32,165	$15
   7	New York	$32,162	$15
   8	Indiana	$31,971	$15
   9	Utah	$31,891	$15
   10	Idaho	$30,679	$15
   11	Illinois	$30,622	$15
   12	Arizona	$29,367	$14
   13	Ohio	$28,604	$14
   14	Texas	$28,218	$14
   15	Pennsylvania	$27,413	$13
   16	Michigan	$26,670	$13
   17	Tennessee	$25,430	$12
   18	Florida	$25,015	$12
   19	Virginia	$22,247	$11
   20	Alabama	$21,230	$10

   Average ammunition assembly labour salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Valmont Industries	$40,249	$19.35	8
   2	Vista Outdoor	$37,216	$17.89
   3	Lippert Components	$36,038	$17.33	16
   4	Waste Connections	$34,630	$16.65	9
   5	General Shale	$31,954	$15.36
   6	Briggs & Stratton	$30,951	$14.88
   7	Westside	$29,995	$14.42	2
   8	Snider-Blake Personnel	$29,925	$14.39
   9	Kelly Services	$29,451	$14.16	44
   10	Volt Information Sciences	$29,068	$13.97
   11	Morgan Truck Body	$29,007	$13.95
   12	Aerotek	$28,900	$13.89	395
   13	NANA	$28,871	$13.88	2
   14	ManpowerGroup	$28,729	$13.81	93
   15	Staffworks Group	$28,669	$13.78	2
   16	Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions	$28,537	$13.72
   17	Advance Holding Corporation	$28,524	$13.71	12
   18	The Wood Company	$28,524	$13.71
   19	PeopleReady	$28,417	$13.66	639
   20	Ameri-Force	$28,309	$13.61

4. Writing an ammunition assembly labour job description

   An ammunition assembly labour 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 ammunition assembly labour job description:

   Ammunition assembly labour job description example

   Are you looking for a great position with great overtime available? Elwood Staffing is hiring for assembly general laborers for a company located in Windsor, CO. Apply now!
   Company Profile Facility is located in Windsor, CO.
   What's in it for you? Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including: Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans Holiday Pay Teladoc (online care) Referral Bonus Incentive And More!
   Assembly Laborers Details: Temp-to-Hire position $18.00 to $25.00 /hour Full Time and Part Time work available Weekend work required Shift ( through from 05:00am to 11:00pm) Pay varies depending on experience 15 days on / 6 days off rotation Flights and housing is provided if you are over 300 miles away Operating various machinery indoors and outdoors Utilizing different hand and power tools throughout shift on a daily basis Servicing of oil and gas wells Working in all weather conditions Lifting, pushing and pulling 70+lbs on a daily basis throughout entire shift Standing or walking for entire shift Mandatory overtime
   Assembly Laborers Qualifications: Needs to be willing to obtain CDL before start date if applicant does not already hold one Ability to get to and from the Windsor, CO area Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions Ability to lift, push and pull 70+lbs on a consistent basis Ability to work 80-100 hours on a weekly basis High School Diploma or GED equivalate Applicant may be subject to a background check Applicant may be subject to a Motor Vehicle Report Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment
   *A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.
   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.
   Our commitment to you: Real People. Fast job offers. No Robots.
   : Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! !
   Greeley, CO 3510-B W. 10th St. Greeley, CO 80634
   
   *See above for qualifications #IJ #ZR

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find ammunition assembly labours 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 ammunition assembly labour job on Zippia to find and recruit ammunition assembly labour candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting ammunition assembly labours requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 ammunition assembly labour

   Once you've found the ammunition assembly labour candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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