How to hire a molded frames assembler

How to hire a molded frames assembler, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your molded frames assembler 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 molded frames assembler for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect molded frames assembler 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 presents molded frames assembler salaries for various positions.

   Type of Molded Frames Assembler	Description	Hourly rate
   Molded Frames Assembler		$11-17
   Production Employee	In a manufacturing setting, a production employee is in charge of assembling and processing products, ensuring efficiency and timelines. Their responsibilities include adhering to guidelines and blueprints, monitoring the products for any defects or inconsistencies, operating machines and equipment, keeping an eye on the assembly line, and maintaining the cleanliness of work areas... Show more	$12-20
   Finisher Operator	A finisher operator finalizes a product. They put on the final layer of paint, stitching, engraving or cloth on the product to complete it... Show more	$13-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Mold Machine
   • Assembly Line
   • CNC
   • Quality Standards
   • Machine Operators
   • Clips

   Responsibilities:

   • Repair engines as necessary when fail dyno.
   • Follow all safety rules and used all PPE.
   • Assemble a variety of inner / outer door panels, adding clips, screws and bolds.
   • Experience include extensive PC board manufacturing, engineering support, and production team supervision.=================================
   • Work with miniature electronic components using magnification and tweezers.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, molded frames assemblers' average salary in arkansas is 38% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level molded frames assemblers 36% less than senior-level molded frames assemblers.
   • Certifications. A molded frames 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 molded frames assembler's salary.

   Average molded frames assembler salary

   $14.09hourly

   $29,312 yearly

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   Entry-level molded frames assembler salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a molded frames assembler job description

   A molded frames assembler job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a molded frames assembler job description:

   Molded frames assembler job description example

   + In this position the candidate will be working in the Drysand/Core department. They will primarily be making molds, assembling molds, and also pouring some of the molds. The molds are all dry sand based.
   
   + They could also be taking different cores and assembling them together onto the molds. They will be working with their hands a lot in this role and using tools sometimes too.
   
   + This is a completely entry level and trainable position. If have at least 6 months of metal manufacturing that is even better but still not required
   + Only 2 months to convert to union!
   
   **Work Environment:**
   
   + This is in building 2 where they focus heavily on their Wax side of things. Temperature controlled at 72 degrees year-round so the wax casts are not altered.
   
   + Organized shop throughout all of their areas in this Wax Investment building.
   
   + There is a smell of Citrus wash that is faint, but some have an issue with it. It smells like you just cleaned your counter tops with Citrus cleaner.
   
   + These openings are on:
   
   1st shift 6AM-2PM
   
   2nd shift 2PM-10PM
   
   **Pay Scale/Benefits:**
   
   + $21.85/hr-$25.85/hr Depending interview/walkthrough and experience
   
   + 2-month contract to Union
   
   + Health Insurance: 70/30 match on the 2000/30 plan
   
   + Dental: principal Premier Dental Plan
   
   + Company sponsored $45,000 life, STD, AD&D benefits
   
   + 10 paid Holidays per year
   
   + 401K with quarterly matching contributions based on company profits. So far this year 1st Quarter 40% 2nd Quarter 60%.
   
   **About Aerotek:**
   
   We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
   
   The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right molded frames assembler 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 molded frames assembler job on Zippia to find and recruit molded frames assembler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with molded frames assembler candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 molded frames assembler

   Once you've decided on a perfect molded frames 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 important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new molded frames assembler. 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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