How to hire a spinning operator

How to hire a spinning operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step spinning operator hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a spinning operator, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A spinning operator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, spinning operators 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of spinning operators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Spinning Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Spinning Operator	Material moving machine operators use machinery to transport various objects. Some operators move construction materials around building sites or excavate earth from a mine... Show more	$11-18
   Creeler	In the textile industry, a creeler sets up and operates creeling equipment, which produces yarn and similar materials. They monitor the entire process to ensure it adheres to production guidelines and company standards... Show more	$11-39
   Operator	Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them... Show more	$12-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Committee
   • Creel
   • RAN
   • Spindles
   • SPC
   • Machine Operation
   • Extrusion
   • Quality Checks
   • Product Quality
   • ISO
   • Product Changes
   • Detect Defects
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Computer System

   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate logistics for chemical supply, supervise personnel and manage shift changes.
   • Place supply packages on spindles and holders.
   • Maintain spinning machines by creeling and keeping idle spindles in production.
   • Maintain intake and output of product being run, in addition to other machinery.
   • Participate in the operation of extrusion manufacturing, warping, packaging and shipping product.
   • Utilize SPC charts to plot data and maintain records for inventory control; load and off-load chemical tankers.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, spinning operators' average salary in north carolina is 35% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level spinning operators 38% less than senior-level spinning operators.
   • Certifications. A spinning operator 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 spinning operator's salary.

   Average spinning operator salary

   $15.13hourly

   $31,464 yearly

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   Entry-level spinning operator salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a spinning operator job description

   A spinning operator 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 spinning operator job description:

   Spinning operator job description example

   · Competitive market hourly wages; starting salary $22.82/hr, $25.00 after training

   · Shift Differentials of $1.00 for evening shifts

   · Overtime hours built into two-week schedule, plus additional overtime opportunities

   · Potential for bonuses based on performance

   · Comprehensive Benefits offerings including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k Plan

   · Paid Vacation

   · Ten paid holidays

   · Educational Assistance

   · Opportunities for career advancement

   A Day In The Life Typically Includes:

   · 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights every two weeks

   · Commitment to a high standard of Environmental, Health and Safety practices

   · Active participation in improvement initiatives around productivity and quality

   · Being open and active to learning and growing your awareness of the company’s business philosophy

   · Completing tasks with minimal supervision

   · Teamwork, collaboration and adaptability to changing work environment and business needs

   · Managing the operation of spinning machines and associated equipment

   · Removing full packages of yarn from spinning machines

   · Providing support to the area for machine checks, start-up and shut down of equipment, checking quality of yarn, product release, and disposition

   · Adjusting/repairing/changing essential machine components

   · Weighing and tying yarn

   · Transporting full buggies of product to packing area and empty buggies back to spinning area

   Basic Qualifications:

   · High School Diploma or equivalent

   · Willing and able to work rotating 12-hour shifts which includes weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary

   · Willing and able to work in a manufacturing plant setting

   · Ability to wear personal protective equipment including being fit for a respirator (which requires being clean shaven to ensure respirator seal)

   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

   · Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

   · Must pass a physical abilities test

   The ability to:

   · sit, stand (up to 5 hours), walk (up to 4 hours), bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach at shoulder level and below shoulder level

   · work in elevated places

   · climb stairs

   · work indoors

   · work in a noisy environment

   · frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

   · frequently push/pull up to 100 pounds

   · frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 20 pounds

   · See very fine thread lines, and gauge depth perception

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit spinning operators, 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.

   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 spinning operator

   Once you've decided on a perfect spinning operator 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.

   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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