How to hire a tooling supervisor

How to hire a tooling supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step tooling supervisor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a tooling supervisor, 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 tooling supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, tooling supervisors 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 tooling supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Tooling Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Tooling Supervisor		$27-53
   Quality Assurance Supervisor	A quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more	$22-45
   Shift Production Supervisor	A shift production supervisor is in charge of overseeing business operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities revolve around devising strategies to reach production standards and production targets, supervising and assessing staff performance, delegating tasks, managing schedules, and prioritizing customer satisfaction... Show more	$10-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Continuous Improvement
   • CNC
   • Direct Supervision
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Production Schedules
   • Delivery Tickets
   • Machine Shop
   • Jigs
   • Direct Reports
   • Rig
   • Stamping Dies
   • ISO
   • Customer Relations
   • Engineering Changes

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   Responsibilities:

   • Supervise fishing operations and manage rig controls and risk analyses.
   • Supervise N2 functions of foam frac , 45k-60kscfm.
   • Operate coil tubing unit to mill plugs and frac sleeves with/without N2; shift frac sleeves.
   • Have cdl drive equipment to and from locations.
   • Supervise fabrications of jigs, dies, fixtures and molds.
   • Develop process safety management program to be compliant with OSHA.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, tooling supervisors' average salary in florida is 38% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level tooling supervisors 49% less than senior-level tooling supervisors.
   • Certifications. A tooling supervisor 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 tooling supervisor's salary.

   Average tooling supervisor salary

   $79,680yearly

   $38.31 hourly rate

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   Entry-level tooling supervisor salary

   $57,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing a tooling supervisor job description

   A tooling supervisor 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 tooling supervisor job description:

   Tooling supervisor job description example

   Act as liaison for internal and external customers and ability to provide downhole solutions for intervention issues. Ability to design, make/break and operate fishing BHA's. Supervise all onsite and downhole operations. Operates with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. Help generate business to increase revenues through sales of Weatherford products and services. This is the senior level job for Fishing Tool Supervisors who have a demanding, hands-on job that makes use of the latest technologies to deliver solutions for our clients. Independently applies extensive diversified knowledge and fishing best practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices to complete assignments. Works on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features. Reviews project documents for conformity and quality assurance. Acts as technical specialist or adviser to management and staff. Oversees fishing trainees in completion of their assignments. Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives and critical issues, new concepts and policy matters.
   Must be proficient in calculating basic oil industry volumes, pressures and forces
   
   Have a keen understanding of different facets of field operations including but not limited to completions, remedial work-overs, and drilling operations
   
   Able to work effectively on pulling units as well as drilling rigs
   
   Perform maintenance & repairs on company owned rental equipment in the field as needed.
   
   Accurate & thorough completion of job reports on a timely basis.
   
   Assist in the shop and make deliveries when available
   
   Available on a 24 hours call basis to respond to customer needs.
   
   Participate in all JHA, Tailgate & safety meetings related to current operations
   
   Must have the ability to grasp and adapt to changing work environment and conditions
   
   Must be able to perform basic problem solving and troubleshooting when needed
   
   Continue training to expand knowledge and experience of Intervention operations and services
   
   Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
   
   Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
   
   Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
   
   Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right tooling supervisor 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 tooling supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit tooling supervisors 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 tooling supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit tooling supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting tooling supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 tooling supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect tooling supervisor 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.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new tooling supervisor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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