How to hire an assembly instructions writer

How to hire an assembly instructions writer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assembly instructions writer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the assembly instructions writer you need to hire. Certain assembly instructions writer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   Hiring the perfect assembly instructions writer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of assembly instructions writers.

   Type of Assembly Instructions Writer	Description	Hourly rate
   Assembly Instructions Writer	Technical writers, also called technical communicators, prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily. They also develop, gather, and disseminate technical information through an organization’s communications channels.	$15-86
   Technical Writer And Editor	A technical writer and editor is primarily responsible for producing written content that defines and explains technical concepts to inform and educate readers. As a writer, it is essential to research and fact-check details to ensure the material's accuracy and value... Show more	$24-39
   Technical Writer/Trainer	As a Technical Writer or Trainer, you will be responsible for conducting specific tasks that pertain to technical writing, technical training, and instructional design and development. Your duties will include creating and developing some basic procedures or instructions for paper, multimedia, and web-based publication... Show more	$21-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Maintenance Procedures
   • Safety Procedures
   • POI
   • Training Materials
   • Individual Training
   • Combat
   • Subject Matter Expertise
   • Logistics
   • Doctrine
   • TRADOC
   • Training Aids
   • Training Courses
   • Technical Training
   • DOD

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and lead several e-learning projects following the full-cycle ADDIE model of instructional design.
   • Ensure assigned equipment are maintained and serviceable for accomplish all combat evacuation during OIF.
   • Plan and reorganize basic control course IAW new standards.
   • Serve as a SME for high-level demonstrations and LRM employment.
   • Evaluate instructors and students under the guidelines establish by TRADOC command policies.
   • Provide training on the driver vision enhancer system IAW the technical manual.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assembly instructions writer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An assembly instructions writer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, assembly instructions writers' average salary in hawaii is 56% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assembly instructions writers 82% less than senior-level assembly instructions writers.
   • Certifications. An assembly instructions writer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an assembly instructions writer's salary.

   Average assembly instructions writer salary

   $78,222yearly

   $37.61 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assembly instructions writer salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing an assembly instructions writer job description

   An assembly instructions writer 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 assembly instructions writer job description:

   Assembly instructions writer job description example

   Axient is seeking an Instructor/Writer to support our customer at Ft. Sill AFB in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
   Responsibilities
   
   Duties will include, but are not limited to:
   
   * Research and develop training products to support the JCsUAS University on technical aspects of the equipment and facilities required to conduct operator and planner training as it relates to C-UAS operations, including C-UAS electronic warfare, kinetic, and directed energy weapons.
   * (C-UAS) Instructor/writer will instruct Soldiers, Officers, and Warrant Officers on the technical aspects of the equipment and facilities required to conduct operator and planner training as it relates to sUAS/C-sUAS operations, including C-UAS electronic warfare, kinetic, and directed energy weapons.
   * Continuously update instructional materials to keep current with emerging technology and doctrinal
   * Coordinate with domain leads to ensure DOTMLPF-P integration
   * Establish and facilitate working groups
   * Ensure C-UAS related documents are updated as needed and propose refinement of document requirements in coordination with the 30th ADA BDE, ADA Commandants office and Fires Center of Excellence
   * Writes course content and supporting documents using MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS EXCEL and other software platforms as needed
   * Follow instructional techniques and procedures specified in United States Army Air Defense Artillery School (USAADASCH) regulations and school memoranda
   * Instructors will evaluate students' duty performance and evaluate their competence of the skills instructed within the course utilizing prescribed evaluation methods and performing analysis of training effectiveness
   * Review and recommend concurrence or revisions of a variety of publications pertaining to C-UAS
   
   Qualifications
   
   Minimum Requirements:
   
   * Bachelor's Degree or high school graduate with 20 years of relevant military experience
   * Minimum five (5) years' experience as a technical instructor/field support representative or a combination of the two totaling 5 years (minimum)
   * Ability to work with minimum oversight
   * Working knowledge of training and task development, task-based strategy development, unit training at Company, Battalion, and Brigade levels
   * Graduate of the ADAM/BAE Course (preferred)
   * Proficient in the use of MS Office Products and use of the NIPR/SIPRNet
   * Experience with Army Air Defense digital systems to include: AMDWS, FAAD C2, and ADSI (preferred)
   * Direct experience in C-UAS operations in an operational theater (preferred)
   * Instructional Experience must be within the last 5 years (preferred)
   * Familiar with Link-16 and associated equipment and processes (preferred)
   * US Army TRADOC TR 350-70 Instructor Certification within the last 5 years (preferred)
   * Must have an active and transferrable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level.
   * Ability to travel for extended periods.
   * Ability to translate technical manuals into hands on performance measure.
   * Travel may be required-15%
   
   Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right assembly instructions writer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assembly instructions writer job on Zippia to find and attract quality assembly instructions writer candidates.
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   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit assembly instructions writers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 assembly instructions writer

   Once you've found the assembly instructions writer 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 also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them 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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