How to hire an eyelet machine operator

How to hire an eyelet machine operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the eyelet machine operator you need to hire. Certain eyelet machine operator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect eyelet 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 eyelet machine operators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Eyelet Machine Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Eyelet Machine Operator		$12-19
   Operator	Operators 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
   Machine Operator	Machine operators are responsible for managing the machines assigned to them. They set up, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure quality output... Show more	$12-19

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Calipers
   • Safety Regulations
   • Micrometers

   Responsibilities:

   • Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
   • 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 eyelet machine operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An eyelet machine operator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, eyelet machine operators' average salary in florida is 40% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level eyelet machine operators earn 37% less than senior-level eyelet machine operators.
   • Certifications. An eyelet 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 an eyelet machine operator's salary.

   Average eyelet machine operator salary

   $15.80hourly

   $32,858 yearly

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   Entry-level eyelet machine operator salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an eyelet machine operator job description

   An eyelet 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 an eyelet machine operator job description:

   Eyelet machine operator job description example

   Watertown, CT Location
   
   1st shift
   
   About the Role:
   
   This position requires the ability to work well with other in a team environment, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with minimum supervision. This position requires consistently demonstrating concern for order, quality, safety, team commitment and self-control/maturity.
   
   Expected Results:
   
   The role is required to maintain the control of processes in Eyelet Stamping. The role also provides support to the execution of the production schedule including anything from component changes, setups, and start-ups. The role is required to assist / support in all areas of Eyelet stamping, regardless of the task, to facilitate hands on teamwork.
   
   Primary Responsibilities:
   
   + Plan, layout, construct, alter and repair a wide variety of complex tools such as transfer/progressive dies, punches, jigs, fixtures, pins, gauges, and including complete press and automated assembly tooling
   
   + Follows specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data in order to confer with engineering to resolve design problems as they relate to dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
   
   + Requires knowledge of equipment such as Lathes, milling machines, all types of grinding machines, power saws, honing machines, jig boring, hydraulic, and manual arbor and other types of presses and all other tool room equipment.
   
   + Use a variety of precision measuring instruments.
   
   + Troubleshoot and repair a variety of issues: complicated tools, gears, pulleys, sensors, etc.
   
   + Must be able to run all manual tool room equipment to make and groom tooling for eyelet transfer presses.
   
   + Lay out work and perform most difficult and exacting bench and machine operations to construct, fit and assemble highly complicated eyelet tools, dies and gauges
   
   + Plans and performs a sequence of tool room machine operations where recognized methods are available on work involving close tolerances and fits requiring judgment to make general decisions on quality, tolerances, etc.
   
   + Setup and troubleshoot complex production tooling and component quality issues at the press
   
   + Follows specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data in order to confer with engineering to resolve design problems as they relate to dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
   
   + Repairs and replaces production tooling when needed
   
   + Skilled bench work, fitting, assembling, adjusting, and repairing of production equipment and tooling.
   
   + Other duties as assigned
   
   Job Requirements:
   
   Education/Experience:
   
   + Journeyman License Preferred
   
   + 5 years direct hands-on work experience in the Eyelet Manufacturing industry.
   
   + Strong mechanical aptitude
   
   + Able to read blueprints
   
   + Ability to handle all aspects of metal forming from print to production
   
   + Experience with deep drawn metal products in high-speed transfer presses and/or cosmetic parts is a plus
   
   + Ability to prioritize work is essential
   
   + Good verbal & written communication skills
   
   + Good time management and organizational skills
   
   Physical Demands of Job:
   
   This position requires the constant use of hands, fingers, and hand eye coordination. This position also requires frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing, and occasional turning, twisting, bending at waist, crouching and reaching with hands and arms. Incumbent must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Good close and peripheral vision, good depth perception and ability to adjust focus are required.
   
   You should be proficient in:
   
   + Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
   

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit eyelet machine operators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 eyelet machine operator

   Once you've selected the best eyelet machine operator 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.

   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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new eyelet machine operator. 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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