How to hire an electrical machine builder

How to hire an electrical machine builder, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electrical machine builder hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an electrical machine 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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   An electrical machine builder's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electrical machine 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.

   Here's a comparison of electrical machine builder salaries for various roles:

   Type of Electrical Machine Builder	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrical Machine 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.	$15-24
   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
   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:

   • UL
   • Hand Tools
   • PLC
   • Electrical Components
   • Switches
   • Electrical Control Panels
   • Electrical Assembly
   • Transformers
   • CAD
   • Electrical Drawings
   • CNC
   • Electrical Prints
   • Customer Specifications
   • Assembly Line

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   Responsibilities:

   • Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
   • Install all wiring in the assembled panels, including power and PLC modules, per schematics and engineering drawings.
   • Panel building, wiring, fabrication, device installation, troubleshooting, used wiring schematics, PLC wiring and installation
   • Install higher-voltage distribution level circuits to feed several lower-voltage distribution circuits, using step down transformers.
   • Cross train coworkers according to OSHA, ISO, and FDA regulations.
   • Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electrical machine builder job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An electrical machine builder can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, electrical machine builders' average salary in florida is 28% less than in arizona.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electrical machine builders 35% less than senior-level electrical machine builders.
   • Certifications. An electrical machine builder 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 an electrical machine builder's salary.

   Average electrical machine builder salary

   $41,379yearly

   $19.89 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electrical machine builder salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an electrical machine builder job description

   A job description for an electrical machine builder role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an electrical machine builder job description:

   Electrical machine builder job description example

   7-3:30 Monday-Friday, OT available

   $22-28/hr. depending on experience.

   Description:

   Electrical Assembly:

   • Performing all aspects of electrical assembly of the equipment, and its accessories.
   • Panel building
   • Working directly from blueprints/schematics to wire and install PLC's, control panels, lights, sensors, blower fans. In charge of wiring the whole machine

   Mechanical Assembly:

   • Using hand and power tools to build the machine.
   • Working off blueprints and schematics.
   • Willing to train

   Additional Skills & Qualifications:

   Education: Associates Degree with Technical certificate or 2+ years of electrical assembly and working off of schematics

   No specific education required for mechanical assembly.

   Disqualifiers:

   Candidates who do not like large equipment

   Candidates who are not willing to help out in other departments when needed

   Experience Level:

   Intermediate Level

   If you are interested in this position or something similar, please apply, email your resume to , or call for a faster interview set up. All positions are LONG TERM careers, we do not offer temporary positions. I would love to tell you more about how our process works by calling the number above or text .

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find electrical machine builders for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting electrical machine builders 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 electrical machine builder

   Once you've decided on a perfect electrical machine 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 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new electrical machine builder. 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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