How to hire a material assembler

How to hire a material assembler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step material assembler hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the material assembler you need to hire. Certain material assembler roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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

   This list shows salaries for various types of material assemblers.

   Type of Material Assembler	Description	Hourly rate
   Material Assembler	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.	$12-18
   Production Team Member	A production team member is responsible for performing duties in manufacturing and industrial processes, conducting quality check procedures for the outputs, and inspecting the efficiency of items before distribution. Production team members operate various equipment and machinery, requiring them to ensure that the equipment works in the best state to avoid potential hazards and delay in operations... Show more	$10-17
   Support Team Member	A support team member is responsible for assisting and connecting with the whole department group in meeting the company's goals and exceeding performance expectations. Support team members' duties generally include performing administrative tasks, familiarizing and adhering to the company's policies and procedures, providing recommendations for improving customer's experience, developing strategies to increase the company's revenue and profitability, and maintaining a positive work ethic... Show more	$10-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Safety Procedures
   • Quality Checks
   • Customer Specifications
   • Quality Standards

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform various assembly, sub-assembly, and or packaging operation in a production area requiring general physical dexterity.
   • Assemble catheters, heart monitors, and pacemakers.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, material assemblers' average salary in georgia is 36% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level material assemblers 33% less than senior-level material assemblers.
   • Certifications. A material assembler 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 material assembler's salary.

   Average material assembler salary

   $15.56hourly

   $32,360 yearly

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   Entry-level material assembler salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a material assembler job description

   A job description for a material assembler 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 material assembler job description:

   Material assembler job description example

   **Exciting Temporary-to-Hire Opportunity as a** **_Material Assembler_** **in Indianapolis, Indiana!**
   
   **Kelly** ** ** **Professional & Industrial will help put your career in motion with this great, new opportunity.** Fortune 500 Company offering temporary-to-hire positions with available over-time, every other week. Great work-life balance with 3 and 4 day work weeks. Overnight shifts needed with shift premium (C & D).
   What's a typical day as an assembly worker at Labcorp? You'll be:
   
   + Assembling medical test kit orders to customer specification
   
   + Shifts are 12 hours with alternating between 3 and 4 day work weeks
   
   + Maintaining an organized, safe, and clean work environment in a climate controlled facility
   
   This job might be an outstanding fit if you meet the following requirements:
   
   + Ability to stand for 12 hour shift with a 30 minute (paid) lunch break and 2 x 20 minute breaks
   
   + Willingness to learn and follow directions
   
   + Obtained a HS Diploma or equivalent
   
   Why you should apply to be an assembly worker:
   
   + Overtime hours available every other week when you work 4 day weeks
   
   + Growth opportunity within a Nationally recognized top employer
   
   + Temp-to-hire position after 90 days that offers great benefits
   
   + Access to Kelly benefits (visit mykelly.us to learn more)
   
   Pay and Shift Options:
   
   + A and B: 6am - 6pm, $16 per hour
   
   + C and D: 6pm - 6am, $16.75 per hour
   
   Apply Now!
   
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   **About Kelly** ** **
   
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5. Post your job

   To find material assemblers 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 material assemblers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level material assemblers 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 material assembler job on Zippia to find and recruit material assembler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit material assemblers, 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 material assembler

   Once you've decided on a perfect material assembler candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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 material assembler 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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