How to hire a control inspector

How to hire a control inspector, step by step

Here's a step-by-step control inspector hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your control inspector job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a control inspector for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a control inspector to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a control inspector that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of control inspectors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Control Inspector	Description	Hourly rate
   Control Inspector	Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.	$12-19
   Test Operator	The job of a test operator is to test the functionality of electronic components, assemblies, units, parts, and systems in a manner consistent with standard procedures. As a test operator, you will perform a variety of duties that include working with engineers to ensure accurate procedures are being followed, perform different mechanical assembly operations, and inspecting products for the correct orientation and placement... Show more	$12-23
   Quality Assurance Inspector	Quality Assurance Auditors are employees who ensure the adherence of other employees to company processes and guidelines. They are expected to be experts on quality assurance processes and procedures... Show more	$12-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Pressure Vessels
   • Safety Standards
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Construction Projects
   • Ladders
   • Pest Control
   • Contract Specifications
   • DOT
   • Construction Sites
   • Inspection Reports
   • Radiological
   • Site Inspections
   • Process Control
   • Quality Standards

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   Responsibilities:

   • Design and implementation of a continuous PID controllers using control theory to achieve a desire temperature on an aluminum rod.
   • See para.2.1 per AS9100) / general and flight safety FAI, verify that the DQR has complete requirements.
   • Verify that all process and material certifications meet P.O.
   • Move parts into MRB if fail tests or do not match blueprint.
   • Develop human interface to TI545 PLC and industrial wastewater treatment plant using LabVIEW s/w.
   • Measure the temperature using the temperature sensor and display it on the LCD screen.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, control inspectors' average salary in alabama is 44% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level control inspectors earn 33% less than senior-level control inspectors.
   • Certifications. A control inspector 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 control inspector's salary.

   Average control inspector salary

   $16.11hourly

   $33,514 yearly

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   Entry-level control inspector salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average control inspector salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$37,714	$18
   2	Arizona	$36,475	$18
   3	California	$36,195	$17
   4	New Jersey	$35,184	$17
   5	Indiana	$34,978	$17
   6	Iowa	$34,943	$17
   7	Colorado	$34,941	$17
   8	Virginia	$33,968	$16
   9	North Dakota	$33,694	$16
   10	Massachusetts	$33,578	$16
   11	New York	$33,133	$16
   12	Florida	$33,025	$16
   13	Kentucky	$32,828	$16
   14	Minnesota	$32,547	$16
   15	Michigan	$32,356	$16
   16	Hawaii	$31,931	$15
   17	Pennsylvania	$31,279	$15
   18	Georgia	$31,227	$15
   19	South Carolina	$30,252	$15
   20	North Carolina	$29,806	$14

   Average control inspector salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Stantec	$42,928	$20.64	108
   2	Jacobs Engineering Group	$41,755	$20.07
   3	City of Detroit	$41,048	$19.73	2
   4	Heritage Insurance Holdings	$40,084	$19.27
   5	Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.	$37,782	$18.16	3
   6	New Hanover County	$37,379	$17.97
   7	American Family Insurance	$34,826	$16.74
   8	Colliers Engineering & Design	$34,601	$16.64
   9	United States Army Corps of Engineers	$34,337	$16.51
   10	Gaumard Scientific	$34,334	$16.51
   11	Arrow Exterminators	$33,967	$16.33	62
   12	Jacobs Enterprises	$33,711	$16.21	172
   13	Indian Health Service	$33,348	$16.03
   14	Town of Lexington	$33,202	$15.96
   15	Adecco	$32,914	$15.82	126
   16	The Ritedose	$32,537	$15.64
   17	Cryogenic Industries, Inc.	$32,443	$15.60	1
   18	Commonwealth	$31,690	$15.24
   19	Nyc Parks	$31,667	$15.22

4. Writing a control inspector job description

   A control inspector 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 control inspector job description:

   Control inspector job description example

   At Anser Advisory, we strive and succeed by creating smart, dynamic and professionally skilled teams to deliver extraordinary projects for our clients. You will work on interesting projects which will expand your expertise and hone your technical skills through the ability to access the most advanced technology on the market. Your successful impact will help us obtain our goal of being the nationwide go-to professional services provider. Anser provides our clients with advisory, compliance, program and project construction management services at the highest level of dedication.
   
   Our relationships are on our credibility to deliver on our commitments, with unbeatable service levels to our clients which has resulted in our rapid growth, nationwide.
   
   A Signals and Train Control Inspector is concerned with signal and train control and highway-rail crossing warning systems within an assigned territory.
   
   Duties & ResponsibilitiesPlan and carry out an itinerary of periodic inspections of all signal and train control and highway-rail crossing warning systems in the territory to ensure that they are properly installed, operated, tested, and maintained.Investigate complaints from railroad employees, union officials, and the general public regarding unsafe or hazardous signal and train control or highway-rail crossing conditions; e.g. "false proceeds", "activation failures."Determine the need for and conduct safety meetings and training sessions for railroad employees regarding proper signal installation and maintenance and safe operating practices.Investigate independently, or as part of a team, reportable collisions, derailments, and other accidents (especially those involving possible signal or train control failure); includes highway crossing warning equipment when the accident involves rail and vehicle collision.Evaluate railroads' request to install, modify, or remove limited portions of a signal or train control system; e.g., redesign of several miles of automatic block signal; assists the Regional Signal Specialist in evaluating more complex requests by analyzing portions of the plan and making preliminary recommendations.
   
   QualificationsMust have demonstrated knowledge in the following areas:* Design, installation, maintenance, testing or inspection of signal and train control systems and their capabilities and limitation. * Applicable Federal laws and regulations pertaining to railroad signal systems and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems. * Locomotive braking systems and their relationship to and interface with train control or automatic train stop systems and braking distances. To qualify for this position at the GS-12 , you must have at least one full year of specialized railroad related experience equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade level for this occupation. Your experience must include at least a year:* Inspecting, reporting and presenting on signal and train control systems and/or highway-rail grade crossing active warning systems. * Performing investigations and developing investigation reports on railroad related collisions, derailments, and other accidents.
   
   We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it makes our firm stronger. Each of us contributes to our inclusive environment in the way we act, our level of commitment, encouragement to others to share their ideas, and our everyday, outstanding teamwork to support our clients. We also support professional for our staff and celebrate their accomplishments.
   Simply put, our firm is better...because of the people we work with.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right control inspector for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with control inspectors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit control inspectors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit control inspectors, 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 control inspector

   Once you've selected the best control inspector candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new control inspector. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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