How to hire a twister operator

How to hire a twister operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your twister operator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a twister operator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect twister 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.

   Here's a comparison of twister operator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Twister Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Twister Operator		$12-25
   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

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Basic Math
   • OSHA
   • Patrol
   • Spindles
   • Safety Procedures
   • Yarn Packages
   • Machine Equipment
   • Production Machinery
   • Extrusion
   • Twisting Machines
   • Quality Issues
   • PPE
   • Machine Operation
   • Detect Defects

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
   • Inspect, creel, clean get on yarn doff
   • Do creel changes when require.
   • Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
   • Make yarn for Nike, Hanes, Gildan, etc.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, twister operators' average salary in south carolina is 27% less than in illinois.
   • Seniority. Entry-level twister operators earn 51% less than senior-level twister operators.
   • Certifications. A twister 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 twister operator's salary.

   Average twister operator salary

   $37,450yearly

   $18.00 hourly rate

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   Entry-level twister operator salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a twister operator job description

   A good twister operator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a twister operator job description:

   Twister operator job description example

   The purposes of the Twister Operator is to Supply the twisting machine with raw fiber needed, Patrol, service and monitor continuously the twisting machine, its processes, and the quality of product. Remove the twisted product from the machine and place on buggies or boxes as instructed.
   Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
   
   * Follow all Safety, Plant & Quality Guidelines
   * Acquire Raw Yarn Buggy from that machines bullpen. Do not pull yarn from neighboring machines.
   * Verify the case label with the spec sheet for that machine.
   * Doff the TNH packages according to the doff schedule posted on each machine.
   * Remove the remaining package from the bucket and place in the adjacent creel.
   * Tie the creel yarn in using a Weavers Knot with ¼ to ½ tails.
   * Refill the bucket with Raw Yarn from the Raw Yarn Buggy for that machine.
   * Replace empty yarn tubes with replacement packages of yarn.
   * Compare every tubes merge # to the spec sheet as you place them in the bucket.
   * Put tube caps on raw yarn in creel if specified on spec sheet.
   * Repair and restart immediately any position that breaks out.
   * Keep every position running at all times unless you are working on it.
   * Tag any position that needs repair.
   * Remove TNH yarn from the conveyor.
   * Place the TNH yarn on a buggy or pack in a box as instructed by spec sheet and/or the supervisor.
   * Clean your assignment and work area toward the end of each shift.
   
   Performance Expectations (if applicable):
   
   * Ability to read and follow printed & spoken instructions & specifications.
   * Able to stand for long periods of time.
   * Hand dexterity sufficient to handle packages and operate splicer or tie weavers knots as specified.
   * Able to lift & place numerous 12-20 lb. packages per shift
   
   Experience/Education Requirements:
   
   * High school diploma or GED preferred
   * Read & Write English Instructions
   * Communicate with fellow associates
   
   Other Requirements:
   
   * Ability to work overtime.
   * Perform any other duties as assigned.
   * All accidents must be reported immediately.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with twister operator 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 twister operator

   Once you've found the twister operator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   To prepare for the new twister operator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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