How to hire a laminator

How to hire a laminator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step laminator hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your laminator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a laminator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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

   Here's a comparison of laminator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Laminator	Description	Hourly rate
   Laminator	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.	$10-33

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Quality Standards
   • Grinders
   • Safety Procedures
   • PPE
   • Safety Standards
   • Composite Materials
   • Tape Measure
   • Coats
   • Hoists
   • Boats
   • Heat Gun
   • Quality Checks
   • Respirators

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   Responsibilities:

   • Train on proper PPE, hazardous chemical handling and FOD (foreign object debree).
   • Operate CNC fabric cutting table.
   • Repair cracked fiberglass and PVC flanges.
   • Require to operate CNC equipment for trimming fiberglass parts
   • Mask deck, or bottom if a cut-lap.
   • Inspect and clean glass and run it through the washer.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, laminators' average salary in wyoming is 43% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level laminators 70% less than senior-level laminators.
   • Certifications. A laminator 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 laminator's salary.

   Average laminator salary

   $38,554yearly

   $18.54 hourly rate

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   Entry-level laminator salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a laminator job description

   A laminator 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 laminator job description:

   Laminator job description example

   A family-owned company that provides residential and commercial interior design needs is currently
   seeking a Laminate Countertop Fabricator in the Central Florida area.
   This company specializes in making each of their customers dreams become a reality by providing
   state of the art flooring, cabinets, countertops, plumbing, lighting, window treatments, and much
   more! If you’re looking for a fresh start with a company that values its employees, offers great benefits
   and competitive pay, apply today!
   What Makes the Job Great
   • Opportunity for higher pay after 90 days
   • Great company culture with advancement opportunities
   What You’ll Be Doing
   • Examine specifications of the customer’s order using drawings, work orders, or blueprints to
   determine the characteristics of the finished item, materials to be used, etc.
   • Properly measure and cut materials, and lay laminate materials onto fabricated substrates
   • Operate power tools including but not limited to, routers, table saws, miter saws, various wood
   working hand tools
   • Fabricate each piece of the laminate counter tops as determined by work order
   specifications
   • Examine work piece visually, by touch, or using tape rule, calipers, or gauges to ensure
   product meets desired standards
   Who We’re Looking For
   • A good team player with a willingness to take direction and a positive attitude
   • Experience operating hand and power tools
   • At least 1 year of laminate countertop experience
   • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
   • Ability to lift 50lbs
   • Must have reliable transportation
   What You Can Expect
   • $20/hr starting pay rate
   • Regular schedule of Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3:30pm
   • Paid major holidays
   • 2 weeks’ vacation and 6 PTO days available after 90 days of employment
   • Health insurance paid for primary employee
   • Discounted dental and vision Insurance
   StaffBuildersHR offers weekly pay plus a benefits package after your temporary period. We know that
   every applicant deserves a committed approach from our team. We work to provide a quick and
   respectful process – often being able to offer you a job the same day you apply!

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5. Post your job

   To find laminators 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 laminators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level laminators 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 laminator job on Zippia to find and recruit laminator 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 laminators, 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.

   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 laminator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the laminator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new laminator 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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