How to hire a formation testing operator

How to hire a formation testing operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a formation testing operator, 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

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A formation testing operator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, formation testing operators 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.

   This list presents formation testing operator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Formation Testing Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Formation Testing Operator	Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.	$12-22
   Inspector General	An inspector general is responsible for doing audit reports and inspections to ensure that no possible fraud, misconduct, corruption, or power abuse in the government or private sector occurs. Their role is to monitor and inspect the agencies' effectiveness, assess possible mismanagement of a company, and improve the economy... Show more	$14-35
   Technical Inspector	The technical inspector is responsible for monitoring and ensuring operation meets standard. Skills required for this position include dexterity, math skills, and good physical strength... Show more	$12-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Specifications
   • Color Accuracy
   • Battery Cells

   Responsibilities:

   • Provide assistance with file conversions using metaprint and AutoCAD.
   • Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.
   • Experience with laminating, extrusion and multi-color printing.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, formation testing operators' average salary in alabama is 48% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level formation testing operators earn 47% less than senior-level formation testing operators.
   • Certifications. A formation testing 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 formation testing operator's salary.

   Average formation testing operator salary

   $35,197yearly

   $16.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level formation testing operator salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a formation testing operator job description

   A formation testing 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a formation testing operator job description:

   Formation testing operator job description example

   WORK SCHEDULE: 2nd Shift (2:00pm- 10:00pm, Monday- Friday)

   3rd Shift (10:00pm- 6:00am, Sunday- Thursday)

   **All 3rd Shift employees receive Shift Differential pay

   
   

   SUMMARY: The Grand Format Machine Operator I is responsible for the set-up, adjustment, and safe operation of all relevant equipment to produce quality finished products that meet customer specifications and completed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

   
   

   JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

   Please note the listed duties and responsibilities do not cover or contain an inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

   • Login to Batching System to view customer jobs due dates and identify priorities

   • Examine job orders to determine details such as: quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, colors, and color sequences

   • Perform work with: FlatBed Printer, Cutting Equipment, Seam and Grommet Equipment

   • Setup assigned apparatus to specifications and run product

   • Monitor assigned machine adjusting speed, temperature, ink flow and positions of products to ensure machine is maintaining the proper registration and/or proper cut and scoring specifications

   • Unload machine and stack materials on the table or pallets

   • Make adjustments as needed to maintain set specifications and timely flow of materials

   • Inspect and examine printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications and external defects

   • Maintain proper machine maintenance and lubrication

   • Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.

   • Provide thorough training to employees including but not limited to new hires, transfers, and newly promoted employees as needed

   • Report any/all workplace hazards, work related injuries, illnesses, incident, and/or

   near misses to management immediately

   • Keep all work area/station in compliance with our housekeeping guidelines

   • Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations

   • Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required

   
   

   QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

   • 1-2 year’s previous experience working in a manufacturing/production environment

   • IT Proficient

   • Quality oriented and driven

   
   

   DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

   • Mechanically inclined and production oriented

   • Experience in a wide or large format production environment is a plus although further training will be provided

   • Ability to read and comprehend job tickets assignments and customer instructional specifications

   • Quality Oriented

   • Team Player – Stays to get the job done

   • Able to resolve practical production equipment problems with logical solutions in a timely manner

   • Ability to communicate effectively

   • Happy to work and accept varying shifts

   • Flexible to cross train and work in other departments, apparatus

   
   

   PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

   The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

   • The job requires constant or frequent standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching and reaching

   • May require some kneeling and may require the use of feet to operate machinery

   • Frequent use of hands/fingers to operate machine and/or handle and grasp product

   • Frequent lifting, carrying, or pulling products weighing up to 50 lbs.

   • Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise at varying levels

   • Vision requirements- close vision and fine vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see color, shades, and brightness

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5. Post your job

   To find formation testing operators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any formation testing operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level formation testing operators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your formation testing operator job on Zippia to find and recruit formation testing operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with formation testing operator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 formation testing operator

   Once you've found the formation testing 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new formation testing operator. 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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