How to hire a transformer assembler

How to hire a transformer assembler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step transformer assembler hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The transformer assembler 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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   A transformer assembler's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, transformer assemblers 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 transformer assemblers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Transformer Assembler	Description	Hourly rate
   Transformer Assembler	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$11-21
   Assembly Technician	Assembly technicians are responsible for constructing small parts and components to create a new product according to the specifications of a client or a supervisor. An assembly technician performs diagnostic tests on the assembled product to ensure efficiency and conduct adjustments as needed... Show more	$13-20
   Assembler/Tester	Assemblers or testers assemble or test complex products to attain prompt delivery schedules and customer quality. They work on products containing electronic, dual, and mechanical hydraulic systems... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cranes
   • Quality Standards
   • Hand Tools
   • Brazing
   • Power Transformers
   • Drill Press
   • Grinders
   • Assembly Line
   • Electronic Components
   • Quality Checks

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate steel cutting equipment as well as overhead cranes to provide steel sheets of varying length for the transformer core assemblies.
   • Excel in interpreting detail aligning units using jigs and fixtures, and inspecting complete components to ensure conformance to specifications.
   • Perform testing and QA checks, prepare and package components for shipping department.
   • Perform QA checks on cable/harness assemblies like continuity tests, dimensions, labels.
   • Decipher blueprints and schematic diagrams, install mechanical & electrical parts, brazing and soldering, and fabricate environmental chambers

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, transformer assemblers' average salary in florida is 38% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level transformer assemblers earn 47% less than senior-level transformer assemblers.
   • Certifications. A transformer assembler 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 transformer assembler's salary.

   Average transformer assembler salary

   $15.87hourly

   $33,017 yearly

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   Entry-level transformer assembler salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average transformer assembler salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$37,481	$18
   2	Wisconsin	$34,996	$17
   3	Pennsylvania	$34,302	$16
   4	Ohio	$32,354	$16
   5	Texas	$28,662	$14
   6	Alabama	$27,119	$13

   Average transformer assembler salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Eaton	$42,000	$20.19	85
   2	Hyundai Power Transformers USA	$41,670	$20.03
   3	Medical Billing	$36,364	$17.48
   4	Data	$36,018	$17.32
   5	Dynapower	$33,085	$15.91
   6	Magna-Power	$33,069	$15.90	3
   7	Remedy Intelligent Staffing	$32,156	$15.46
   8	R.M. Schulte & Associates	$26,089	$12.54	1

4. Writing a transformer assembler job description

   A job description for a transformer assembler role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a transformer assembler job description:

   Transformer assembler job description example

   Job DescriptionSalary: $21.00+/Hour
   

   Magna-Power Electronics, a Flemington, New Jersey based electronics manufacturer and a recipient of the 2020 NJ Top Workplaces and 2021 Great Places to Work™ awards, is seeking a Transformer Assembler to join its dedicated world class manufacturing team. Magna-Power designs and manufactures a broad range of high-power DC power products for markets such as electric vehicles, particle accelerators, solar, and national defense. The Transformer Assembler will be responsible for manufacturing sophisticated magnetics that go into the company's high-tech products.

   
   

   Four Day (10 Hours/Day) Work Weeks with potential Overtime
   
   Position Summary:
   The prospective candidate should have good mechanical aptitude, ability to work with tools and basic math, positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills. High attention to detail and self-motivation skills. Basic reading skills and must be able to follow instructions. Preferred experience in wiring, coil winding, soldering, welding/brazing.
   
   Job Duties:
   Laminating transformers
   Cutting and soldering wires
   Operating the oven and varnishing transformers
   Use the overhead pulley to transport larger transformers around the department
   Reading blue prints and schematics
   Brazing metal and other material
   Winding coils (with or without machinery assistance)
   Following and completing specific work orders
   
   In addition to competitive compensation, Magna-Power offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is includes:
   Health insurance
   Dental insurance
   Vision insurance
   Life insurance
   401ks plan with company contribution
   Accrued Paid Time Off

   
   

   Excellent growth opportunities are available for individuals who are willing to learn and develop. Magna-Power Electronics values diversity in the workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Should you require accommodations due to a disability at any time during the hiring and/or assessment process, we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with transformer assembler 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.

   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 transformer assembler

   Once you have selected a candidate for the transformer assembler position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new transformer assembler. 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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