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What is a lead former and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a lead former. For example, did you know that they make an average of $51.7 an hour? That's $107,541 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 83,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLead FormerUS Average
Salary
7.8

Avg. Salary $107,541

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.67%

Asian 6.03%

Black or African American 9.20%

Hispanic or Latino 16.64%

Unknown 4.85%

White 62.61%

Gender

female 19.53%

male 80.47%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Lead former career paths

Key steps to become a lead former

  1. Explore lead former education requirements

    Most common lead former degrees

    Bachelor's

    43.9 %

    High School Diploma

    25.2 %

    Associate

    14.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific lead former skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Procedures54.94%
    Machine Operators16.75%
    Triggers14.19%
    Forms14.12%
  3. Complete relevant lead former training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lead formers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a lead former based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lead former resumes.
  4. Research lead former duties and responsibilities

    • Lead team through tactical military operations training focuse on leadership strategy and survival in vary deployment locations across the globe.
    • Work close with QC department for the processing of material to be move along to different departments.
    • Require PHP forms develop to interactive supply chain application using MySQL database.
    • Design and produce complex and detail state-filed documents and corporate forms to exact specifications.
  5. Get lead former experience

    Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a lead former. The most common roles before becoming a lead former include form carpenter, pl/sql developer team lead and carpenter.
  6. Apply for lead former jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a lead former job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average lead former salary

The average lead former salary in the United States is $107,541 per year or $52 per hour. Lead former salaries range between $67,000 and $171,000 per year.

Average lead former salary
$107,541 Yearly
$51.70 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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