How to hire an automotive production worker

How to hire an automotive production worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step automotive production worker hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an automotive production worker, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   An automotive production worker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, automotive production workers 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.

   Here's a comparison of automotive production worker salaries for various roles:

   Type of Automotive Production Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Automotive Production Worker		$12-18
   Woodworking Shop Hand	A woodworking shop hand is responsible for assisting woodwork tasks, creating high-quality products, and inspecting the items thoroughly before packaging and releasing for delivery. Woodworking shop hands maintain clean and safe construction tools and equipment, perform repairs as needed, and disposing of defective items that may affect operational efficiency... Show more	$12-18
   Labour Worker	A labour worker is responsible for performing high-quality operations, depending on the chosen industry. In most cases, construction businesses employ labor workers to do physical tasks that involve utilizing machinery, carrying materials, inspecting sites, analyzing blueprints and plan specifications, and ensuring the structures' safety and security... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Water Pumps
   • Motor Vehicle
   • Air Filters
   • Quality Standards
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Technical Specifications
   • Assembly Line
   • Hand Tools
   • Logistics
   • Dollies
   • Technical Manuals
   • CDL
   • Quality Checks
   • Test Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Use electrical, air, and hydraulic schematics to troubleshoot.
   • Dump asphalt & make minor asphalt repairs need in street.
   • Maintain parts, components, and accessories of PLS and LHS Hemmet wheel vehicles.
   • Utilize small jib cranes and select slings, wire rope pennants, nylon grommets while performing limit rigging duties.
   • Perform initial and in-process inspections; perform mechanical diagnostics and troubleshoot to localize defects and determine cause of malfunction.
   • Attend and pass training course in crane signals, limit rigging operations, and proper weight handling equipment usage.

   More automotive production worker duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, automotive production workers' average salary in alabama is 46% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level automotive production workers 36% less than senior-level automotive production workers.
   • Certifications. An automotive production worker 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 automotive production worker's salary.

   Average automotive production worker salary

   $15.16hourly

   $31,538 yearly

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   Entry-level automotive production worker salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average automotive production worker salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$36,063	$17
   2	Arizona	$34,975	$17
   3	Ohio	$33,537	$16
   4	California	$31,497	$15
   5	Missouri	$31,155	$15
   6	Indiana	$29,925	$14
   7	Michigan	$29,751	$14
   8	Tennessee	$27,654	$13
   9	Texas	$27,114	$13
   10	South Carolina	$26,369	$13
   11	West Virginia	$25,255	$12
   12	Alabama	$23,342	$11

   Average automotive production worker salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NANA	$31,565	$15.18	10
   2	Forest Manufacturing Co	$31,354	$15.07
   3	KBR	$31,221	$15.01	17
   4	Honeywell	$31,002	$14.90	5
   5	LKQ	$30,300	$14.57	101
   6	HireLevel	$29,832	$14.34	12
   7	Vectrus	$29,695	$14.28
   8	Skookum	$29,689	$14.27	22
   9	LSI Staffing	$28,921	$13.90	2
   10	Elwood Staffing	$28,775	$13.83
   11	Aerotek	$28,679	$13.79	516
   12	Staff Management	$28,510	$13.71	53
   13	Onin Staffing	$28,345	$13.63
   14	Adecco	$28,295	$13.60	541
   15	Randstad North America, Inc.	$28,092	$13.51	7
   16	ManpowerGroup	$28,090	$13.50	160
   17	First Option Recruiting	$26,561	$12.77

4. Writing an automotive production worker job description

   An automotive production worker 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 automotive production worker job description:

   Automotive production worker job description example

   Hiring immediately! Want to work in the rewarding & exciting field of inspection & packing automotive glass?
   Company Profile Elwood Staffing is proud to partner with NSG Group in Shelbyville, IN to support their automotive manufacturing operations. They just celebrated their 100th year in business as one of the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products. They are proud to provide an innovative, safe, & engaging work environment.
   What's in it for you? Monthly bonuses, competitive pay, & a multitude of shift schedules . NSG seeks to hire inspectors & packers after 3 to 4 months. Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive & competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including: Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans Holiday Pay Teladoc (online care) Referral Bonus Incentive And More!
   Automotive Production Worker Details: Temp-to-Hire position $17.00 to $17.50 /hour Full Time and Part Time work available Weekend work required Various shifts available ( through from to ) 1st - M-F 6:45am - 3:00pm 3rd - Sun - Thurs 10:45pm - 7:00am Days 12s (Continental - work 3-4 days/week 6:45am - 7:00pm Nights 12s (Continental - work 3-4 days/week 6:45pm - 7:00am Produce, inspect, & pack automotive glass. Some windows will also have additional components added prior to shipment. Create a safe work environment by safely performing your work & encouraging others to do the same. NSG offers many advancement opportunity and cross-training so you'll never get bored doing the same thing.
   Automotive Production Worker Qualifications: No high school diploma needed. No prior experience required. Demonstrate excellent attendance. Work overtime as needed to cover production needs. Lift up to 45lbs. repetitively. Stand/walk continuously Perform repetitive hand work, including gripping, for an 8-12 hour shift. Applicant may be subject to a background check 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! !
   Shelbyville, IN 1630 E State Road 44 Shelbyville, IN 46176
   
   *See above for qualifications #IJ #ZR

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find automotive production workers 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 automotive production worker job on Zippia to find and recruit automotive production worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with automotive production worker 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 automotive production worker

   Once you've decided on a perfect automotive production worker candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new automotive production worker. 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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