How to hire a filter operator

How to hire a filter operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step filter 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 filter operator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new filter 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 filter operator you need to hire. Certain filter operator 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?

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   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a filter operator 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 filter operator that fits the bill.

   This list presents filter operator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Filter Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Filter Operator		$12-25
   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
   Relief Operator	A relief operator job depends on the institution or organization. Their main jobs include examining, measuring, and weighing materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices such as rulers, micrometers, or scales... Show more	$17-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Filter Cake
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   • Assembly Line
   • Safety Procedures

   Responsibilities:

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   • Maintain proper communication with management and frac crews on/off-site.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your filter operator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A filter operator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, filter operators' average salary in wyoming is 46% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level filter operators 53% less than senior-level filter operators.
   • Certifications. A filter operator 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 a filter operator's salary.

   Average filter operator salary

   $37,250yearly

   $17.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level filter operator salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average filter operator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$44,300	$21
   2	Louisiana	$40,635	$20
   3	Louisiana	$40,574	$20

   Average filter operator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	American Water	$40,306	$19.38	6
   2	Cora Texas Mfg Co	$38,349	$18.44
   3	Alma Restaurant	$31,546	$15.17

4. Writing a filter operator job description

   A filter 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 filter operator job description:

   Filter operator job description example

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   Date:Sep 29, 2022
   
   Location: Irvine, CA, US
   
   Company: Skyworks
   
   If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates.
   
   
   Job Description
   
   This internship position will be responsible for design and development of SAW/BAW filters. SAW/BAW filters are an important part in the integrated module for high-end smartphone applications. SAW/BAW filter design is a unique skillset which could expand a student's RF and Electrical Engineering knowledge and experience. This internship will provide on the job training as needed.
   
   Job Requirements:
   
   + Must be a current student pursuing a BS/MS/PHD degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or RF related disciplines.
   
   + Student should have availability to work June through December 2023 and work full time (40 hours per week) for at least 3 months of the 6-month internship period.
   
   + The candidate should possess a broad understanding of RF analog component performance, characterization via Smith Chart, tuning via passives, etc. This job requires strong skills in EM modeling and RF simulation tools (HFSS, Cadence, ADS, AWR, etc.).
   
   + This person must also have good communication skills, be able to break down complex problems, set priorities, report progress, and execute to a schedule.
   
   + This person should be willing to be trained if they have no prior SAW/BAW filter design experience.
   
   Work Environment:
   
   + The candidate will work with a group of domestic and international filter designers performing modeling, filter design, and device characterization with the passion to use the unique filter design skillset to provide the best performance in the module.
   
   + The candidate will present design reviews which are expected to demonstrate compliance to the specifications using simulation and measured results. Detailed performance requirements for the filter design will be created by the system, module, and related cross functions along with input from the filter designer.
   
   + The candidate will interact with those teams reporting their design progress for the success of filter/module development.
   
   Preferred:
   
   Experience in SAW/BAW filter design and knowledge of SAW/BAW acoustic resonators are preferred. RF circuit design, RF measurements and characterization, RF and microwave PA/LNA design, module development, and large-signal circuit design would be valuable.
   
   Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   Nearest Major Market:Irvine CaliforniaNearest Secondary Market:Los Angeles Job Segment: Summer Internship, Intern, Electrical Engineering, Electrical, Network, Entry Level, Engineering, Technology
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right filter 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 filter operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit filter 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 filter operator job on Zippia to find and recruit filter 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 filter 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.

   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 filter operator

   Once you've selected the best filter 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.

   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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new filter 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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