How to hire an interior assemblies installer

How to hire an interior assemblies installer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step interior assemblies installer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the interior assemblies installer you need to hire. Certain interior assemblies installer 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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   An interior assemblies installer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, interior assemblies installers 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 shows salaries for various types of interior assemblies installers.

   Type of Interior Assemblies Installer	Description	Hourly rate
   Interior Assemblies Installer	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.	$11-44
   Fabricator	A fabricator specializes in manufacturing and assembling equipment or devices, ensuring every product's quality and efficiency. There are instances when a fabricator is required to make multiple gears, conduct verification processes on product schematics and specifications, perform quality control inspections, and test the product in different environments... Show more	$12-21
   Metal Fabricator	A metal fabricator manipulates metal for construction and manufacturing companies. They are required to cut, shape, position and align different metals... Show more	$13-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • FAA
   • Hand Tools
   • Power Tools
   • Bulkheads
   • Engineering Drawings
   • Parts Demand
   • Customer Specifications
   • Aircraft Maintenance
   • Side Panels
   • Aircraft Interiors
   • Air Tools
   • Refurbishment
   • Stainless Steel
   • VIP

   Responsibilities:

   • Contract with GULFSTREAM Dallas, TX.
   • Install galleys, lavs, side ledges, bulkheads and doors.
   • Fit and install utility and VIP interior components.
   • Shoot inserts, install clips, and brackets.
   • Install insulation., roofing GRP fabricating to fit.
   • Fit and trim mid cabin bulkheads and troubleshoot installation.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your interior assemblies installer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An interior assemblies installer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, interior assemblies installers' average salary in idaho is 49% less than in delaware.
   • Seniority. Entry-level interior assemblies installers earn 74% less than senior-level interior assemblies installers.
   • Certifications. An interior assemblies installer 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 interior assemblies installer's salary.

   Average interior assemblies installer salary

   $47,566yearly

   $22.87 hourly rate

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   Entry-level interior assemblies installer salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing an interior assemblies installer job description

   A good interior assemblies installer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an interior assemblies installer job description:

   Interior assemblies installer job description example

   This position is located in our Cresco, IA, production campus.
   
   We are in search of an Interior Assembler (1st shift) for our Cresco, IA production campus. We have clean, safe, well-lit facilities where our employees enjoy new experiences every day, working on a wide variety of projects such as specialty trailers for military, disaster relief, and racecar applications!
   
   Interiors Assembler Essential Functions
   
   Measure, cut, and install turf and rubber.
   Install in trailer (pre-created) components.
   Positions and assembles parts according to special instructions, routings, and blueprints.
   Measures parts to specified tolerances.
   Inspects all parts for cleanliness and flaws. If flaws exist, completes a nonconforming material report.
   Using air, power, and hand tools to drill pre-established holes in aluminum and steel or attaching aluminum and steel components parts and sub-assemblies together per written or oral instructions.
   Operates hand tools to fasten plywood to side walls.
   Operates hand tools to install pre-manufactured cabinets.
   Utilizing riveter, chop saw, and battery powered drills to attach aluminum and wood trim in and outside of finished product.
   Installing doors.
   Keeps assembly department clean and free of foreign object damage.
   Keeps production supervisor advised of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to work assignments.
   Maintains a high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements.
   
   Additional Responsibilities
   
   Additional duties as assigned
   
   Qualifications/Experience
   
   Finish construction work experience.
   Ability to read, write, understand instructions, procedures, drawings, and blueprints.
   Accurately read a tape measure.
   Operate basic hand tools.
   
   We offer 1st Shift positions, a competitive starting wage, full benefits program, advancement opportunities, and a 90-day review with additional wage increase potential.
   
   At Featherlite Exiss Sooner Holdings Co., LLC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law Featherlite Exiss Sooner Holdings Co., LLC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right interior assemblies installer 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 interior assemblies installers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit interior assemblies installers 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 interior assemblies installer job on Zippia to find and recruit interior assemblies installer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting interior assemblies installers 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 interior assemblies installer

   Once you've decided on a perfect interior assemblies installer 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.

   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 interior assemblies installer. 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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