How to hire a stranding machine operator

How to hire a stranding machine operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   Hiring the perfect stranding machine operator 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 stranding machine operator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Stranding Machine Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Stranding Machine Operator		$14-23
   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:

   • Entire Order
   • Order Specifications
   • Quality Standards

   Responsibilities:

   • Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
   • Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, stranding machine operators' average salary in south carolina is 20% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level stranding machine operators 39% less than senior-level stranding machine operators.
   • Certifications. A stranding machine 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 stranding machine operator's salary.

   Average stranding machine operator salary

   $38,410yearly

   $18.47 hourly rate

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   Entry-level stranding machine operator salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a stranding machine operator job description

   A stranding machine 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 stranding machine operator job description:

   Stranding machine operator job description example

   The Stranding Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, loading and operating the stranding machine and making necessary adjustments to ensure the quality of the strand meets required specifications. The Strander Operator is responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of those around the stranding machine.
   Start at $19.63 per hour with the ability to earn up to $27.30
   
   Night shift differential - $0.75 per hour
   
   Average monthly incentive - $450 (pays out every 4 weeks, after training period)
   
   Record set-up information at the start of each order.
   
   Load in full bobbins with the use of appropriate mechanical devices.
   
   Weld or knot new wire with old wire in the machine from previous order (if applicable).
   
   Thread machine by pulling wire through guides and stranding heads.
   
   Secure, install and adjust the proper dies, stranding head, post-former and carboloy rings as required by the order.
   
   Set the proper lay according to order specifications.
   
   Twist the new strand together and pick the wires into the proper strand construction.
   
   Adjust bobbin tension and die pressure at the beginning of the order and as required throughout the entire order.
   
   Inspect and replace tensioning devices as needed.
   
   Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
   
   Perform all job duties in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
   
   The Stranding Operator must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):
   
   Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team's strength
   
   Accountable - celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
   
   Self-Aware - demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
   
   Noble Intent - acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
   
   Determined - takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
   
   Transparent - promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
   
   Curious - seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

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5. Post your job

   To find stranding machine 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 stranding machine operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level stranding machine 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 stranding machine operator job on Zippia to find and recruit stranding machine operator 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 stranding machine operators, 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 stranding machine operator

   Once you've decided on a perfect stranding machine 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new stranding machine operator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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