How to hire a machine adjuster

How to hire a machine adjuster, step by step

Here's a step-by-step machine adjuster hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your machine adjuster 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 machine adjuster for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect machine adjuster also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of machine adjusters.

   Type of Machine Adjuster	Description	Hourly rate
   Machine Adjuster		$14-23
   Machine Operator	Machine operators are responsible for managing the machines assigned to them. They set up, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure quality output... Show more	$12-19
   Adjuster	An adjuster is responsible for evaluating the extent of loss in the company by calculating the damage costs, determining the settlement payment to the client, and managing the reputation of the company for claims accountability. Adjusters must have extensive knowledge of the insurance principles and processes, following the state and federal regulations to protect clients and the business from insurance fraud... Show more	$16-32

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Safety Rules
   • Dexterity
   • Product Quality
   • Production Machines
   • Trial RUN
   • Mechanical Issues
   • Equipment Problems
   • Production Equipment
   • Quality Checks
   • Oiling
   • Machine Operators
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Routine Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Sustain all maintenance of equipments such as oiling, and changing out tools when need.
   • Travel to different states to audit physician medical records to improve accuracy capture ICD-9 codes for current year.
   • Learned imaging system, ICD-9 and CPT codes, and how to apply policy terms to health insurance claims.
   • Recognize for work done in a sterile environment and utilizing correct safety PPE for surrounding work areas/machinery.
   • Inspect and maintain weapons and ammunition parts machine.
   • Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, machine adjusters' average salary in district of columbia is 31% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level machine adjusters 37% less than senior-level machine adjusters.
   • Certifications. A machine adjuster 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 machine adjuster's salary.

   Average machine adjuster salary

   $39,262yearly

   $18.88 hourly rate

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   Entry-level machine adjuster salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a machine adjuster job description

   A job description for a machine adjuster 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 machine adjuster job description:

   Machine adjuster job description example

   Cenveo Worldwide Limited a world leader in the management and distribution of print and related offerings is seeking an experienced Envelope Machine Adjuster in its Cleveland, OH facility.
   
   The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent with a mathematics emphasis, and a high degree of mechanical aptitude.
   
   Cenveo Worldwide Limited offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long term disability, 401k, vacation and Company paid holidays.
   
   Under minimal supervision, sets up and adjusts envelope folding machines for safe and efficient operation in the production process. This includes the start-up, operation, adjustment to proper parameters involving close tolerances, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cleaning of the equipment. May provide training and assistance to lesser skilled adjusters and/or operators.
   
   * At the start of the shift, inspect all orders processed on machine during the previous shift for correctness of folding, gumming, printing, count and packaging; obtain approval from lead adjuster or supervisor on start-up of new orders.
   
   * Make proper size changes and adjustments to all assigned machines in accordance with estimated change times; note any delays on work order.
   
   * Continuously monitor all assigned machines and performance of operators to ensure quality and run speed standards are being met.
   * Provide training and assistance to coworkers, including other adjusters.
   * Ensure all change parts are cleaned and returned to parts cage or other assigned areas at completion of order.
   * Return ink, skids, cut blanks, etc. to their assigned areas upon completion of order.
   * Review condition of all panel cutting dies with lead adjuster or supervisor once they are removed from machines; return dies to parts cage to be returned to inventory or sent out for reconditioning.
   * Ensure all check sheets, time reports, and other paperwork is filled out correctly and completely.
   * Relay any special instructions or important information pertaining to machine performance to next shift upon their arrival.
   * Monitor machine shut downs where applicable to ensure proper wash up of machines at end of shift; ensure work area is clean..
   Other (Non-Essential) Functions
   Includes functions which are normally performed by persons holding this title. However, these functions may be reassigned to other employees as part of a "Reasonable Accommodation" under the ADA. * May act as machine operator to cover breaks or meal periods.
   * Other duties and assignments as required.
   Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
   * Requires frequent standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, grasping, and reaching.
   * Ability to perform a volume of mechanical detail work with speed and accuracy; manual dexterity.
   * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., carry 50 lbs., push 100 lbs., pull 75 lbs.
   * Exposure to noise; must wear hearing protection and safety shoes.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right machine adjuster 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 machine adjusters they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit machine adjusters 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 machine adjuster job on Zippia to find and recruit machine adjuster 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 machine adjusters, 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 machine adjuster

   Once you've selected the best machine adjuster 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 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new machine adjuster. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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