How to hire a lining machine operator

How to hire a lining machine operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a lining 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 lining 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 lining machine operator that fits the bill.

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

   Type of Lining Machine Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Lining Machine Operator		$13-21
   Assembly Operator	In a manufacturing setting, an assembly operator is in charge of assembling materials using hands or tools. Their responsibilities include following assembly guidelines, packing items in containers and boxes, operating tools and equipment, and developing strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$12-18
   Pack Out Operator	A pack out operator is a manufacturing or packaging operation employee responsible for the final packaging of goods prior to shipping. Pack out operators come in at the last stage of the manufacturing process to ensure readiness... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Quality Checks
   • Assembly Line
   • Basic Math
   • Product Quality
   • Machine Operation
   • Quality Standards
   • ISO
   • Production Equipment
   • Safety Rules
   • Pallet Jack
   • CNC
   • GMP
   • Production Schedules

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   Responsibilities:

   • Experience with standards of daily operations (OSHA requirement on minimum/maximum practices, /ISO, GMP, PPE and MSDS).
   • Remove parts for cleaning using right PPE.
   • Lift workpieces to machines manually, using hoists.
   • Record GMP and safety information per shift for team log.
   • Operate extrusion line and supervise all elements of the production operation.
   • Test finish product by weighing, gauging and measuring according to company QA process standards.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lining machine operator job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A lining machine operator salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a lining machine operator in New Mexico may be lower than in Kansas, and an entry-level lining machine operator usually earns less than a senior-level lining machine operator. Additionally, a lining machine operator with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average lining machine operator salary

   $36,213yearly

   $17.41 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lining machine operator salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated February 2, 2026

   Average lining machine operator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Minnesota	$40,797	$20
   2	Wisconsin	$39,115	$19
   3	Missouri	$38,908	$19
   4	Rhode Island	$38,828	$19
   5	Ohio	$38,636	$19
   6	Colorado	$38,620	$19
   7	Pennsylvania	$38,431	$18
   8	California	$38,245	$18
   9	Kentucky	$37,973	$18
   10	New Jersey	$36,783	$18
   11	Illinois	$35,854	$17
   12	Nevada	$35,599	$17
   13	New Hampshire	$35,549	$17
   14	Utah	$33,972	$16
   15	Nebraska	$33,671	$16
   16	South Carolina	$32,898	$16
   17	Virginia	$32,731	$16
   18	North Carolina	$32,441	$16
   19	Texas	$31,886	$15
   20	Tennessee	$31,713	$15

   Average lining machine operator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PepsiCo	$43,286	$20.81	15
   2	John B. Sanfilippo & Son	$42,014	$20.20	9
   3	NOV	$40,211	$19.33	32
   4	Johnsonville	$40,189	$19.32	2
   5	American Axle & Manufacturing	$38,596	$18.56	6
   6	Crescent Service	$38,250	$18.39	7
   7	Dura-Line	$37,734	$18.14
   8	Tenneco	$37,502	$18.03	11
   9	The Kraft Heinz Company	$37,482	$18.02	20
   10	FIC America Corp	$37,106	$17.84	1
   11	Jonti-Craft	$36,463	$17.53
   12	ProAmpac	$36,346	$17.47	33
   13	BlueScope Buildings North America	$36,189	$17.40
   14	Orbia Advance Corp Sab DE Cv	$36,081	$17.35	10
   15	Kroger	$35,092	$16.87	14
   16	Gibson	$34,913	$16.79	6
   17	Berry Global	$34,813	$16.74
   18	Martin Engineering	$34,626	$16.65	3
   19	Remedy Intelligent Staffing	$34,284	$16.48
   20	Schwan's	$34,251	$16.47	54

4. Writing a lining machine operator job description

   A good lining machine operator 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 a lining machine operator job description:

   Lining machine operator job description example

   At Dura-Line, we aspire to create a more connected world, because we believe every company, every community, every person deserves the chance to advance their lives through better access to high-speed broadband. We take pride in our state-of-the-art quality products and being recognized a key partner with all of the major telecommunications companies across the world. In one year, Dura-Line produced over 1.4 billion feet of digital network infrastructure. Dura-Line creates what connects us. Every time you pick up your cell phone, log into the internet, or use your i-anything, it's because our HDPE pathways protect that delicate string of glass called a fiber optic cable that carries everything from precious pictures of your puppy to the latest sports scores. Your safety, health, family, work, entertainmentyour whole life; that's our connection.
   Entry Level Operator
   STARTING PAY $ 16.00
   
   IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR DAY & NIGHT SHIFT!!
   Sign on Bonus
   $300 after 30 days
   $ 500 after 60 days
   $ 700 after 90 days
   TOTALING $ 1,500 After 90 Days !!!!
   $2.00 shift differential on Night Shift
   ** THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE **
   
   **WALK IN APPLICANTS WELCOME**
   
   860 Garden Street
   
   Elyria, Ohio 44035
   
   Dura-Line is seeking a Downstream Operator to join our growing Elyria,OH team!
   COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS,TEAM ORIENTED !
   
   WHY DURALINE Dura-Line offers all its employees an exciting work environment and provides many internalcareer opportunities. We also offerinternal programs such as employee referral and tuition reimbursement. For Tuition reimbursement you must be a full-time employee and completed onecontinuous year of employment. You will receive $5,000 a year for undergrad and $7,500 a year for grad, so JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY?
   
   "In addition Dura-Line's $1,500 sign-on bonus & $1,500 referral bonus, we are offering a NEW Shared Success Quarterly Incentive Program that rewards team success for eligible employees. Earn a minimum of $600 and up to $1,500 each quarter based on your good standing individual performance & plant performance. Let's share the success & win together!"
   
   Job Duties: The Downstream Operator is the entry level position in our Extrusion department. As a Downstream Operator, you will utilize standard tools and measuring devices to ensure that the final product meets customer specifications and to catch any basic abnormalities. Mainly responsible for making sure the final product is being wrapped around the reel in a even and neat manner while maintaining a check on the quality of the product.
   
   Hours: Days: 7:00am-7:00pm Nights: 7:00pm-7:00am 12 hour rotating schedule Schedule: One week you work 48 hours and the next week you work 36 hours Total of 84 hours for a pay period Every Other Weekend Off Work 15 days a month PAY : Starting Pay for this entry level position is $ 16.00 $ 2.00 Shift Differential for Night Shift Paid Bi Weekly ( 84 hours ) 8 of the 84 hours is scheduled overtime Work Environment: Manufacturing Non-Climate Controlled Variable Temperatures Team Oriented Internal Growth Key Skills for Success: Manufacturing Experience (Plastics Preferred) Teamwork Reliability Attention to Detail Effective Communication Organization Self-Motivated Customer Orientation Benefits: $1,500 Sign on Bonus & refer a friend/family and get an additional $1,500!!! Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which includes Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance. Benefits start at day one! We offer 401k with 6% company match (company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k). Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement, If applicable locally: Steel Toe Reimbursement Program, Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program, Quarterly Perfect Attendance, Employee of the Month Recognition & safety programs Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal services, accident insurance- additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle and help you feel protected Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, 11 paid company holidays, paid time off/vacation time (Accrue up to 112 hours of paid time off in your first year) We will invest in you, provide hands-on training, and offer career development opportunities. We have many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & life balance, innovation, & teamwork. All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.
   
   #DLIND123
   
   #USIND123
   
   Join Our Team: Dura-Line offers all its employees an exciting work environment and provides career opportunities in a continuously growing company. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that represents our global customer base. Check out our products, history, and testimonials atwww.Dura-Line.com
   
   Dura-Line is part of a community of companies, known as Orbia , bound together by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia's business groups have a collective focus on insuring food security, reducing water scarcity, reinventing the future of cities and homes, connecting communities to data infrastructure, and expanding access to health and wellness with advanced materials. The business groups include Precision Agriculture, Building and Infrastructure, Fluor, Polymer Solutions, and Data Communications, which collectively pursue human centric solutions to global challenges.
   
   Elyria, OH, US, 44035
   
   Time Zone:
   
   Business Unit: BU Duraline USA (BU_DUR_07)
   
   Functional Area: FA Operations (FA_OPS_01)
   
   Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
   Nearest Secondary Market: Akron
   
   RequiredPreferredJob Industries Warehouse & Production

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5. Post your job

   To find the right lining machine operator 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 lining machine operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit lining machine operators 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 lining machine operator job on Zippia to find and recruit lining machine operator 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 lining machine operators, 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 lining machine operator

   Once you've selected the best lining machine operator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   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 lining 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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