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How to hire a drawing machine operator

Drawing machine operator hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring drawing machine operators in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a drawing machine operator is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new drawing machine operator to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a drawing machine operator, step by step

To hire a drawing machine operator, you need to identify the specific skills and experience you want in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and advertise the job opening to attract potential candidates. To hire a drawing machine operator, you should follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step drawing machine operator hiring guide:

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

    Before you post your drawing machine operator 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 drawing machine operator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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    Hiring the perfect drawing machine operator 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.

    The following list breaks down different types of drawing machine operators and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of Drawing Machine OperatorDescriptionHourly rate
    Drawing Machine OperatorMetal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.$12-20
    OperatorOperators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them... Show more$12-25
    Extruder OperatorAn extruder operator's work is essential to industries such as automobile parts manufacturing and aerospace machine manufacturing. They control the machines that make and shape thermoplastic materials... Show more$13-21
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Safety Procedures
    • Machine Operation
    • Quality Checks
    • RAN
    • Textile
    • Extrusion
    Responsibilities:
    • Manage the levels of chemicals to make sure process run correctly for making Styrofoam.
    • Enter data into AS400 daily.
    • Assemble and set up textile machinery for daily operation.
    • Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
    • Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your drawing machine operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A drawing machine operator salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, drawing machine operators' average salary in alabama is 46% less than in hawaii.
    • Seniority. Entry-level drawing machine operators earn 38% less than senior-level drawing machine operators.
    • Certifications. A drawing machine operator 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 drawing machine operator's salary.

    Average drawing machine operator salary

    $16.23hourly

    $33,755 yearly

    Entry-level drawing machine operator salary
    $26,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 17, 2025
  4. Writing a drawing machine operator job description

    A drawing machine operator 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 drawing machine operator job description:

    Drawing machine operator job description example

    Draw Machine Operator 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift - Elk Grove Village, IL

    Prepare products and perform operations required to control equipment in accordance with specific heat treat processes and practices.

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Pull work from incoming or in-process storage areas.
    • Prepare work for processing in appropriate equipment, conforming to shop order instructions or departmental work instructions, and properly document all required information on shop orders.
    • Review all shop order instructions, customer paperwork and appropriate charts to ensure all product conforms to customers’ specifications.
    • Maintain all work areas to ensure cleanliness and proper organization.
    • Operate all equipment safety.
    • Other duties as may be assigned.

    Job Requirements:

    • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
    • Entry-level position but some work knowledge in a heat treat environment helpful and no experience required.
    • Must be able to drive a forklift.
    • Must be able to pick-up, shift or move parts or loads up to 55 lbs in weight.
    • Must be able to work with parts and materials oiled and solvent cleaned.
    • Must be able to work in work areas where temperatures frequently exceed 100°F.
    • Must pass appropriate in-house task(s) test.
    • Must be able to understand and follow written instructions.

    **PLEASE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED**

    Company DescriptionFPM is the premier thermal processing solution provider; through innovation, integrity, performance, and leadership in service to the metal industry and manufacturing community. FPM provides the highest standards of quality, customer satisfaction and employee pride.

    FPM Heat Treating has a vision of providing unsurpassed service and quality heat treating to the manufacturing community. We are one of the largest independent commercial heat treat in Chicago - Rockford, as well as one of the largest in the nation. We have assembled a leading team of heat treating practitioners and metallurgists who understand how to control the many process variables to satisfy and meet the challenging OEM and Military/Aerospace specifications.

    All locations are ISO 9001-2015 Certified and maintain full metallurgical laboratories to assist our customers with their technical requirements. FPM maintains a "small business" attitude by providing customers with personal attention. Our state-of-the-art information systems allows us to efficiently integrate and coordinate our services to meet the specific business requirements of our customers. FPM will always be easy to do business with responsive, efficient and professional service.
  5. Post your job

    To find the right drawing machine operator 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 drawing machine operators they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit drawing machine operators 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 drawing machine operator job on Zippia to find and recruit drawing machine operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Recruiting drawing machine operators 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.

    Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 drawing machine operator

    Once you've found the drawing machine operator 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.

    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.

    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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How much does it cost to hire a drawing machine operator?

Recruiting drawing machine operators involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

The median annual salary for drawing machine operators is $33,755 in the US. However, the cost of drawing machine operator hiring can vary a lot depending on location. Additionally, hiring a drawing machine operator for contract work or on a per-project basis typically costs between $12 and $20 an hour.

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