How to hire a laminating machine operator

How to hire a laminating machine operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a laminating machine 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.

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

   This list shows salaries for various types of laminating machine operators.

   Type of Laminating Machine Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Laminating Machine Operator	Woodworkers manufacture a variety of products such as cabinets and furniture, using wood, veneers, and laminates. They often combine and incorporate different materials into wood.	$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
   Planer Operator	Planner operators are individuals tasked to set up and operate power-fed planer or facer machines to size and surface woodstock used in the production of furniture. The operators turn handwheels to make adjustments to table level, feed rolls, and pressure bars based on stock thickness and cut... Show more	$15-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Machine Operation
   • Production Process
   • OSHA
   • Quality Products
   • Quality Inspection
   • CNC
   • RAN
   • Product Specifications
   • Customer Specifications
   • Tape Measure

   Responsibilities:

   • Install and start up CNC laminating machines that laminate pressboard for making office furniture.
   • Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
   • Operate ABB robots and machine to make filters.
   • Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, laminating machine operators' average salary in georgia is 42% less than in ohio.
   • Seniority. Entry-level laminating machine operators earn 35% less than senior-level laminating machine operators.
   • Certifications. A laminating 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 a laminating machine operator's salary.

   Average laminating machine operator salary

   $15.67hourly

   $32,585 yearly

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   Entry-level laminating machine operator salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a laminating machine operator job description

   A job description for a laminating machine operator 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 a laminating machine operator job description:

   Laminating machine operator job description example

   Position Overview: Operate machine to accurately laminate materials to specification. Safely performs position specific responsibilities to ensure a high level of productivity, quality and internal and external customer service while adhering to all relevant company policies and procedures. Identifies and recommends process improvements to streamline and increase efficiency of existing programs.
   Essential Job Functions:
   
   * Maintain laminator machine according to manufacturer's specifications
   * Maneuver large loads of material into machine and out of machine repeatedly
   * Quality inspection procedures are to include:
   * Good fiber tare adhesion
   * Consistency in adhesion
   * Good registration
   * Inspect one time per load
   
   * Set-up and maintain machine and all mechanical functions
   * Produce expected quantities and meet daily production requirements
   * Work from written or verbal work order instructions
   * Troubleshoot problems and take corrective action, make repairs or replace parts, notify supervision of difficulties
   * Exercise proper care in the use of tools, equipment and materials
   * Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material, improper operations and unusual conditions to supervision, follow up with re-pairing equipment and using phone support as needed
   * Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition
   * Complete work in a timely fashion within time estimates
   * Adhere to company and departmental policies and rules
   * Train new hires
   * Perform other duties as assigned
   
   Physical Requirements:
   
   * Occasionally lift 30 lbs
   * Push/pull 1600 lbs with pallet jack
   * Ability to stand/walk throughout shift
   
   Arrow International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Arrow International, Inc. and all of its subsidiary companies and affiliates to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Arrow International prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
   
   Qualified MILITARY VETERANS are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.

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5. Post your job

   To find laminating machine 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 laminating machine operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level laminating machine 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 laminating machine operator job on Zippia to find and recruit laminating machine operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with laminating machine 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.

   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 laminating machine operator

   Once you've found the laminating machine 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.

   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.

   To prepare for the new laminating machine operator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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