How to hire a battery builder

How to hire a battery builder, step by step

Here's a step-by-step battery builder 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 builder job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new battery builder
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a battery builder, 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

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   A battery builder's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, battery builders 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of battery builders and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Battery Builder	Description	Hourly rate
   Battery Builder	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.	$12-26
   Wire Harness Assembler	Wire harness assemblers are tasked with binding wires to form wire harnesses, which are typically used in electrical systems and electronic equipment. They read electrical wiring schemes and binds wires together using sleeves, cable lacing, cable ties, and electrical conduits... Show more	$11-18
   Mechanical Assembler	Mechanical assemblers are individuals who fabricate or assemble mechanical pieces, products, or parts. They are knowledgeable about assembly instructions as well as their interpretations... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Assembly Line

   Responsibilities:

   • Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
   • Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.
   • 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 builder job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A battery builder salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, battery builders' average salary in florida is 35% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level battery builders earn 55% less than senior-level battery builders.
   • Certifications. A battery builder 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 a battery builder's salary.

   Average battery builder salary

   $37,623yearly

   $18.09 hourly rate

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   Entry-level battery builder salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a battery builder job description

   A battery builder 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 a battery builder job description:

   Battery builder job description example

   **Job Level:** Senior Level
   
   **Home District/Group:** Kiewit Industrial Group
   
   **Department:** Design Engineering
   
   **Market:** Industrial
   
   **Employment Type:** Full Time
   
   **Position Overview**
   
   Kiewit Industrial is seeking a Lithium Battery SME to support the Manufacturing & Technology business with deep understanding of battery chemistry and materials science, and synthetic materials science, engineering, and markets. He/She will maintain relationships within the industry, track latest technology advances and make recommendations on which technologies to focus on and which prospects to pursue. He/She will participate in discussions and/or presentations to client management or senior technical personnel to support Kiewit's business objectives.
   
   **District Overview**
   
   Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.
   
   Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.
   
   **Location**
   
   One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
   
   **Responsibilities**
   
   • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) covering entire project life cycle from concept development, feasibility study, process definition, equipment design, procurement, construction, startup and sharing know-how with project team.
   
   • Participate in proposal efforts and assist Business Development in preparation of proposal deliverables.
   
   • Determine engineering scope and set up an engineering work plan on complex projects for the front-end design and engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) phases.
   
   • Manage a team of process and mechanical engineers and be responsible for the delivery of project deliverables (flow diagrams, layout, equipment sizing, selection and specification, etc.) within the agreed job-hour budgets and schedules.
   
   • Maintain the technical quality of all design deliverables issued on the project.
   
   • Manage and lead complex technical discussions with third parties (customer, suppliers and regulators) in order to facilitate appropriate technical decisions.
   
   • Identify issues (problems, value improvement opportunities) and help clarify areas of complexity during all phases of the engineering design work.
   
   • Understand multi-disciplinary technical issues and be able to provide innovative technical solutions to resolve these issues.
   
   **Qualifications**
   
   • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in EPC and/or OEM industry
   
   • Minimum of 5 years of recent experience in the design of lithium battery manufacturing facilities
   
   • PE registration preferred
   
   • Knowledge of new technologies related to battery manufacturing
   
   • Proven work experience in sizing and evaluating equipment required for the lithium battery manufacturing facilities
   
   • Demonstrated experience in energy efficient design
   
   • Strong oral and written communication skills required for presentations and reports
   
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   **Other Requirements:**
   
   • Regular, reliable attendance
   
   • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
   
   • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
   
   • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
   
   • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
   
   • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
   
   Base Compensation: $111,230 - $166,846
   
   _(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)_
   
   _We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off._
   
   _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law._
   
   Company: Kiewit

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5. Post your job

   To find battery builders for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any battery builders they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level battery builders with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with battery builder 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.

   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 battery builder

   Once you've decided on a perfect battery builder 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.

   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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