How to hire a pressure tester

How to hire a pressure tester, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pressure tester hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A pressure tester's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pressure testers 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 pressure tester salaries for various roles:

   Type of Pressure Tester	Description	Hourly rate
   Pressure Tester	Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.	$10-38
   Mechanical Inspector	Mechanical inspectors are skilled professionals who are responsible for inspecting the electrical, mechanical, and other systems for commercial and residential buildings. These inspectors are required to inspect equipment such as boilers, HVAC systems, and elevators to ensure they are properly functioning... Show more	$17-32
   Receiving Inspector	Receiving associates are responsible for receiving, unloading, and stocking merchandise in stockrooms. They check the quality and quantity of each product before stocking them... Show more	$14-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Rig
   • BOP
   • PSI
   • Plug Valves
   • CDL
   • Assembly Line
   • RAN
   • Test Results
   • Test Equipment
   • Hydrostatic Testing
   • Air Pressure

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead and assist safety meeting and JSA discussion.
   • Clean and perform maintenance of large PCB testing machines.
   • Inspect hydro-test equipment and instruments.
   • Test performance and troubleshot issues of electromechanical assemblies and analysis system.
   • Train in new hires on mowers and golf course machinery.
   • Test, evaluate, and integrate new intelligence collection and dissemination systems bring into Korea for use by the USFK.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, pressure testers' average salary in alabama is 60% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pressure testers 74% less than senior-level pressure testers.
   • Certifications. A pressure tester 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 pressure tester's salary.

   Average pressure tester salary

   $41,480yearly

   $19.94 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pressure tester salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a pressure tester job description

   A good pressure tester 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 pressure tester job description:

   Pressure tester job description example

   STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Pressure Tester to join the team. This position is responsible for testing manufactured pieces based on specific PSI and time limits as outlined by our customers to ensure quality standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and with reasonable accommodation when necessary.
   Duties & Responsibilities
   
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities
   
   * Performs visual and dimensional checks on materials, assemblies, tube details, components and finished products.
   * Inspect and test components, parts, tube details, and assemblies to validate conformance to blue prints and instructions by customer and to company operating
   * Determines appropriate fittings (feeds and caps) to perform the test
   * Lifts, positions, connects, disconnects, and removes work pieces from pressure test tank
   * Performs testing based on specific PSI and time limits as outlined by our customers to ensure quality standards
   * Utilize tank interlocks and all safety mechanisms
   * Observe test, inspect for bubble formation, seepage, or water droplets
   * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
   * The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
   * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision
   * Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
   * Other duties may be assigned as needed
   
   The Individual
   
   Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations
   
   High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
   Salary & Benefits
   
   We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
   
   * Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
   * Prescription Coverage
   * 401K Plan
   * Tuition Reimbursement
   * Paid Time Off
   
   EEO/AA Employer Titeflex Aerospace is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right pressure tester 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 pressure testers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit pressure testers 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 pressure tester job on Zippia to find and recruit pressure tester 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 pressure testers, 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.

   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 pressure tester

   Once you've found the pressure tester candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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 pressure tester 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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