How to hire a set up worker

How to hire a set up worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step set up worker hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   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 set up worker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, set up workers 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.

   This list presents set up worker salaries for various positions.

   Type of Set Up Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Set Up Worker		$10-20
   Planer Operator	Planner operators are individuals tasked to set up and operate power-fed planer or facer machines to size and surface woodstock used in the production of furniture. The operators turn handwheels to make adjustments to table level, feed rolls, and pressure bars based on stock thickness and cut... Show more	$15-31
   Line Up Worker	The Responsibilities of a Line-Up Worker varies upon the organization or industry. Still, most of the tasks revolve around doing manual work such as loading and unloading heavy shipments, operating various devices and machines of different sizes, assist in maintenance and assembling, and coordinating with teammates and reporting to supervisors... Show more	$9-17

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Meeting Rooms
   • Audio Equipment
   • Hand Tools
   • Report Deviations

   Responsibilities:

   • Utilize distinctive tools, gauges and calipers to collect and input specification and quality data accurately.
   • Clean and sanitize processing equipment in preparation for USDA inspections.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, set up workers' average salary in kansas is 30% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level set up workers 49% less than senior-level set up workers.
   • Certifications. A set up worker 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 set up worker's salary.

   Average set up worker salary

   $14.99hourly

   $31,173 yearly

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   Entry-level set up worker salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a set up worker job description

   A set up worker 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a set up worker job description:

   Set up worker job description example

   PeopleReady of Rockford, IL is now hiring Compound Press Set Up Workers!
   
   Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. No resume or interview required – yep, you read that right.
   
   As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:
   
   * The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.
   
   * Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.
   
   * The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.
   
   * The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!
   
   Pay Rate:
   
   The pay rate for this job is $22 / Hour
   
   What you'll be doing as a Compound Press Set Up Worker:
   
   * Capable of lifting up to 60#.
   
   * General math skills.
   
   * Good mechanical abilities and trouble shooting skills.
   
   * Must be very detail oriented.
   
   * Capable of operating overhead cranes or the ability to learn.
   
   * Current fork lift permit or the ability to get one.
   
   * Have good handwriting for documentation purposes.
   
   * General knowledge of s.p.c. a plus.
   
   * Running and setting up compound dies
   
   * Reading a 0-1 micrometer, 0-1 depth mic., o-6 dial calipers.
   
   Available shifts:
   
   Shift timings - 1st Shift (Day)
   
   Job requirements:
   
   * Be able to work in a team atmosphere.
   
   * Have a good mechanical knowledge of high speed stamping presses.
   
   * Have good trouble shooting skills.
   
   * This is a skilled position as this individual will be working on there own with very little supervision.
   
   * Drug screen required
   
   * Background Check Required
   
   Ready to take control of the way you work?
   
   Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. In case you missed it, no resumes or interviews are required!
   
   \#CHIMSC
   
   PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find set up workers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your set up worker job on Zippia to find and recruit set up worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with set up worker 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 set up worker

   Once you've selected the best set up worker 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 important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   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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