How to hire a testing machine operator

How to hire a testing machine operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The testing machine operator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a testing machine operator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a testing machine operator that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of testing machine operators.

   Type of Testing Machine Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Testing Machine Operator	Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.	$11-18
   Numerical Control Operator	A numerical control operator is responsible for monitoring machinery and managing computer-generated equipment to produce tools and components from various mechanical resources. Numerical control operators must have extensive knowledge with the technology and mechanical industry to perform basic troubleshooting and detect malfunctions during operations... Show more	$13-24
   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:

   • Assembly Line
   • Test Machines
   • Troubleshoot
   • PCB
   • Test Equipment
   • Circuit Boards
   • RAN
   • Computer System
   • Laser Machine
   • SMT
   • Test Procedures
   • Production Process
   • Functional Test
   • Steel Pipe

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   Responsibilities:

   • Solder, run the different winding machines.
   • Perform in QC inspection of good, rework and reject parts of semiconductor materials.
   • Operate circuit wafer etching machines and perform data entry in a clean room environment.
   • Complete unit testing after full diagnostic test with pass stamp for QC final step process.
   • Assist wave technician to touch up any PCB that have a solder bridge using a solder gun.
   • Recognize for work done in a sterile environment and utilizing correct safety PPE for surrounding work areas/machinery.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your testing machine operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A testing machine operator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, testing machine operators' average salary in georgia is 40% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level testing machine operators earn 39% less than senior-level testing machine operators.
   • Certifications. A testing machine operator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a testing machine operator's salary.

   Average testing machine operator salary

   $14.59hourly

   $30,337 yearly

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   Entry-level testing machine operator salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a testing machine operator job description

   A testing 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 testing machine operator job description:

   Testing machine operator job description example

   Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexible positions available immediately:
   Electronics Assembly Electronics Testers Electronics Technicians Machine Operators Data Entry
   Pay Range: $15-25/hour Experience preferred but will train for some positions depending on role, prior experience and skill set.
   
   Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry. We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States and in our international locations. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees . They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative , which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed .
   TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. offers a full benefits package including healthcare, 401(k) with match, bonus program, paid time off (PTO), company paid holidays, educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards and performance-base awards.
   TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer - minority/female/disability/veteran.
   Please visit our website to learn more about our organization: Industrial/medical power supplies | TDK-Lambda Americas
   
   
   
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5. Post your job

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

   Once you've selected the best testing machine operator 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 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new testing 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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