How to hire a battery assembler

How to hire a battery assembler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step battery assembler hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a battery assembler, 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.

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   Hiring the perfect battery assembler 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.

   Here's a comparison of battery assembler salaries for various roles:

   Type of Battery Assembler	Description	Hourly rate
   Battery Assembler	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$11-23
   Assembly Technician	Assembly technicians are responsible for constructing small parts and components to create a new product according to the specifications of a client or a supervisor. An assembly technician performs diagnostic tests on the assembled product to ensure efficiency and conduct adjustments as needed... Show more	$13-20
   Assembler/Tester	Assemblers or testers assemble or test complex products to attain prompt delivery schedules and customer quality. They work on products containing electronic, dual, and mechanical hydraulic systems... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Battery Packs
   • Spot Welding
   • Tweezers

   Responsibilities:

   • Assemble, bolt, and fasten battery parts with the use of hands, tweezers, or tongs.
   • Assemble batteries on the line, run tar machine, final stepping product, and palletize items ,
   • Utilize strong electrical/ mechanical knowledge and background to inspect all equipment and troubleshoot all machinery.
   • Work with lithium ion batteries for medical devices; military, space / aviation, hybrid / electric vehicles.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your battery assembler job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A battery assembler can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, battery assemblers' average salary in florida is 38% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level battery assemblers 50% less than senior-level battery assemblers.
   • Certifications. A battery assembler 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 a battery assembler's salary.

   Average battery assembler salary

   $16.75hourly

   $34,848 yearly

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   Entry-level battery assembler salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a battery assembler job description

   A battery assembler 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. Below, you can find an example of a battery assembler job description:

   Battery assembler job description example

   We are looking for a first shift Electrical Battery Assemblers in Newark, CA .
   
   Responsibilities:
   

   • Use a range of hand tools in the assembly of battery pack modules.
   • Operate assembly equipment including computer-controlled gantries.
   • Perform electrical tests.
   • Retain confidentiality of testing, test procedures, and data at all times.
   • Maintain cleanliness of lab space and inventory of parts.

   
   
   Requirements:
   

   • At least 2-3 years of experience hand assembling electrical, electronic or mechanical assemblies
   • Excellent attention to detail while following instructions
   • Experience using hand tools
   • Experience of using electrical test equipment such as volt meter, resistance testers
   • Basic knowledge and proper handling of battery cells

   
   $21-$25/ hr. depending on experience
   
   Benefits : Click here to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.
   
   Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.
   
   We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (a copy of the notice of rights under the Philadelphia Ordinance is available by clicking on this link).
   

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right battery assembler 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 battery assembler job on Zippia to find and recruit battery assembler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting battery assemblers 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 battery assembler

   Once you have selected a candidate for the battery assembler 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.

   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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