How to hire a casing builder

How to hire a casing builder, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the casing builder you need to hire. Certain casing builder 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?

   Yes

   No

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

   This list shows salaries for various types of casing builders.

   Type of Casing Builder	Description	Hourly rate
   Casing 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.	$11-23
   Metal Fabricator	A metal fabricator manipulates metal for construction and manufacturing companies. They are required to cut, shape, position and align different metals... Show more	$13-23
   Fabricator	A fabricator specializes in manufacturing and assembling equipment or devices, ensuring every product's quality and efficiency. There are instances when a fabricator is required to make multiple gears, conduct verification processes on product schematics and specifications, perform quality control inspections, and test the product in different environments... Show more	$12-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Air Tools
   • Shop Orders
   • Brazing
   • 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.
   • Build skids and crates, using variety of tools Paslode framing nailers and staplers, wood augers and etc.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your casing builder job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A casing builder salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, casing builders' average salary in tennessee is 40% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level casing builders earn 52% less than senior-level casing builders.
   • Certifications. A casing 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 casing builder's salary.

   Average casing builder salary

   $16.36hourly

   $34,026 yearly

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   Entry-level casing builder salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing a casing builder job description

   A good casing builder job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a casing builder job description:

   Casing builder job description example

   
   Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry.With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and eqipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
   
   Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, 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. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.
   
   Nabors Drilling Solutions is an oil and gas service company and a division of Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc. With offices in Alaska, North Dakota, North East, Wyoming, East/South/and West Texas, we are positioned to service both the North American and International marketplaces. Our workforce, like our technology, is rapidly expanding and looking for a qualified Casing Floorhand.
   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
   Assists the Crew Pusher and/or TRS Lead in carrying out all routine, non-routine and emergency operational activities around the rig floor areas or any other area of the rig location as designated by the Driller.
   
   • Routinely prepares the rig floor area for whatever operation is to take place as well as function checks all casing handling and running tools to enable carrying out operational activities such as picking up, laying down, running, retrieving, connecting, tripping, standing back and/or disconnecting all components of the casing drill string, completion string, and when required, drill pipe.
   
   • Assists and helps Driller carry out all operational activities around the rig floor or any other area of the rig location as designated by the Driller.
   
   • Assists service company personnel in rigging up or down special equipment and/or tools if instructed to do so by the Driller.
   
   • Carries out special assignments/duties individually or as part of the crew with respect to loading/unloading materials, etc. helping with mud pump maintenance/repairs, mixing mud and chemicals, cleaning and measuring tubulars and tools, assisting in the repair and maintenance of solids control equipment, lubricating and greasing equipment/machinery, cleaning and repainting rig, etc.
   
   • Maintains a safe working environment and reasonably clean and tidy rig floor area by picking up and storing all tools in their respective storage areas after using, discarding waste materials and washing down the rig floor and rig floor equipment as often as necessary.
   
   • Maintain a basic knowledge and awareness of safe working habits and rig safety rules and regulations.
   Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
   
   High School Diploma or Equivalent
   
   Must reside within a one (1) hour drive of this location
   
   Must possess a valid, current and unsuspended driver's license, issued by your state of residence.
   
   Available to work all shifts and days of the week
   
   Essential SKILLS / physical requirements / working conditions
   
   Must have good communication skills as interaction with the rig crew and shop personnel is on-going.
   
   Ability to multi-task, be well organized both cooperatively and independently.
   
   Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time.
   
   Requires the ability to walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel over 2/3 of the time.
   
   Requires the ability to talk to hear more than 2/3 of the time.
   
   Requires the ability to work prolonged hours in some circumstances.
   
   Requires the ability to lift to 50 lbs.
   
   Requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
   
   Job: OPERATIONSPrimary Location: United States Of America-Texas-Odessa-(Nabors Drilling, USA) West Texas

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit casing builders, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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 casing builder

   Once you've found the casing builder 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new casing builder. 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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