How to hire a machine group leader

How to hire a machine group leader, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   A machine group leader's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, machine group leaders from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of machine group leader salaries for various roles:

   Type of Machine Group Leader	Description	Hourly rate
   Machine Group Leader		$34-82
   Production Coordinator	A production coordinator's role will vary depending on the industry or line of work. A production coordinator serves as the entire crew's primary point of contact on television and film sets... Show more	$16-32
   Supervisor	Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the daily functions of employees in a specific team, department, or even a work shift. They create work schedules, organize work processes and workflows, train new hires, provide necessary reports related to the team function and the employees, monitor and evaluate employee performance, and ensure that goals of the specific team or department are met... Show more	$14-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Machine Operators
   • Product Quality
   • GMP
   • CNC
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Safety Procedures
   • Quality Checks
   • Production Reports
   • Assembly Line
   • ISO
   • RAN
   • Production Schedules
   • Process Control
   • Quality Standards

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs/conduct monthly one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership.
   • Supervise resin and ISO mixture to meet customer specifications.
   • Work with various machines including CNC spot grinder, feed grinders and lathes.
   • Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs/conduct monthly one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership.
   • Start with the industry's largest and leading aluminum cylinder manufacturing facility as a machine operator specializing in extrusion.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, machine group leaders' average salary in hawaii is 54% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level machine group leaders 58% less than senior-level machine group leaders.
   • Certifications. A machine group leader 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 group leader's salary.

   Average machine group leader salary

   $111,580yearly

   $53.64 hourly rate

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   Entry-level machine group leader salary

   $72,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a machine group leader job description

   A job description for a machine group leader 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 group leader job description:

   Machine group leader job description example

   UnitedHealth Group is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing **your life's best work.(sm)**
   
   Optum Labs is the research and development arm of UnitedHealth Group. We're a diverse team of curious thinkers and experts in big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and scientific and clinical research searching for new ways to help people live healthier lives. We partner with world leaders in health care delivery, research, and technology to create disruptive solutions that serve patients, caregivers, providers, and commercial and government payers.
   
   More equitable, effective, and affordable health care - that's our goal. We aren't just trying to improve the care an individual receives. We're building a future where the health care system works better for everyone.
   
   Our team, the Machine Learning research team in Optum Labs, is a research team that aspire to develop and apply novel machine learning methodologies that are specifically tailored to healthcare. We aim to develop disruptive technologies that will change healthcare for the better.
   
   You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
   **Primary Responsibilities:**
   
   + Develop novel machine learning algorithms for prediction of health outcomes and improved care
   
   + Implement machine learning algorithms from the literature and evaluate their performance
   
   + Develop machine learning across different data domains (e.g., images, unstructured data, genomics, wearables, and claims), and across different machine learning domains
   
   + Communicate the performance of the machine learning algorithms across an interdisciplinary team
   
   + Write both internal and external documentation of the novel algorithms, including publications in machine learning and other scientific conferences and journals
   
   + Lead, inspire and set the vision for the OptumLabs' machine learning roadmap
   
   + You will evaluate and make decisions around the use of new or existing machine learning algorithms and tools, influence other Principals, Directors, and their technical teams to build the right systems and use the right machine learning tools
   
   + You will present the results of the team's research in conferences in the field of machine learning in health
   
   You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
   
   **Required Qualifications:**
   
   + PhD in machine learning, computer science, statistics, biomedical informatics, or a related field
   
   + 3+ years of experience in machine learning research post-PhD
   
   + Hands-on experience in implementing and training machine learning algorithms and statistical analysis, including for example non-parametric tests, mixed linear models, modern supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms such as SVM, random forest, PCA, t-SNE, clustering, and neural networks
   
   + Deep understanding of mathematical foundations of machine learning, including statistics, linear algebra, and computer science
   
   + Programming competence demonstrated in at least one or more of these programming languages: Python, R, Java, C++, Matlab
   
   **Preferred Qualifications:**
   
   + Solid communication skills, including in an interdisciplinary environment
   
   + Solid written communication skills of scientific material
   
   + Excellent problem-solving skills
   
   + An established publication record
   
   + Highly organized individual
   
   _To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment._
   
   **We Lead with Diversity, Inclusion and Compassion**
   
   At Optum Labs, we are dedicated to building teams where every individual is recognized for their unique experience and contributions. Our Leadership Principles underscore our commitment to inclusion, encouraging us to "walk in each other's shoes" and open doors for our peers.
   
   UnitedHealth Group supports local, regional, and national organizations that share these values through joint initiatives, event and program participation, volunteerism and giving. Through our Connected Communities, employees can connect with others who have similar - or different - life experiences and backgrounds. These groups are led by peers, supported by Human Capital, and championed by leaders.
   
   **We Invest in Talent**
   
   Managers at every level are committed to their roles as talent stewards who help guide and nurture professional development. We want our employees to reach their highest level of potential just as they help us reach ours.
   
   At Optum Labs, employees are our first customers. That's why we offer virtual work environments - to provide work/life flexibility via telecommuting. While it can be a struggle to be a telecommuter, it can also provide enormous benefits for your personal and professional life.
   
   **Careers at UnitedHealth Group.** We have modest goals: Improve the lives of others. Change the landscape of health care forever. Leave the world a better place than we found it. Such aspirations tend to attract a certain type of person. Crazy talented. Compassionate. Driven. To these select few, we offer the global reach, resources and can-do culture of a Fortune 5 company. We provide an environment where you're empowered to be your best. We encourage you to take risks. And we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performance. We believe the most important is the opportunity to do **your life's best work.(sm)**
   
   *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
   
   _Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._
   
   _UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right machine group leader for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your machine group leader job on Zippia to find and recruit machine group leader candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit machine group leaders, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 machine group leader

   Once you've selected the best machine group leader 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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