How to hire a winding machine operator

How to hire a winding machine operator, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The winding 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 winding 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 winding machine operator that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of winding machine operators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Winding Machine Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Winding Machine Operator	Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.	$12-18
   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:

   • Capacitors
   • Hoists
   • Quality Inspection
   • RAN
   • Spindles
   • Troubleshoot
   • Quality Checks
   • Detect Defects
   • Quality Standards

   Responsibilities:

   • Review customer orders and manually enter recipes into a computer, load required film/material combine through extrusion process.
   • Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, winding machine operators' average salary in florida is 33% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level winding machine operators earn 36% less than senior-level winding machine operators.
   • Certifications. A winding 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 winding machine operator's salary.

   Average winding machine operator salary

   $15.43hourly

   $32,088 yearly

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   Entry-level winding machine operator salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a winding machine operator job description

   A winding 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 winding machine operator job description:

   Winding machine operator job description example

   $18.00 / hour

   Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

   Temporary to Hire Opportunity

   Experienced machine operator for an established company in Bethlehem, near Route 22.

   This company will train a qualified candidate to perform all functions in the production area operating a variety of winding machines. The successful candidate will be hardworking, highly accountable, intelligent and possess a high level of attention to detail.

   Most importantly they will share our core values:

   • Attention To Detail
   • Excellent Attendance
   • Strong Personal Integrity
   • Solid Work Ethic
   • Desire for Growth

   Duties may include :

   • Operation of various industrial machines (rewinder, slitter, printed tape or die cutter)
   • Read job information to determine job specifications and reconfigure equipment as needed
   • Packaging, crating, labeling and bundling
   • Prepare product for shipment
   • Assist with inventory management
   • Record and report all finished production. Complete and process all related documentation via computer or hand written
   • Keep equipment and work areas clean to ensure a safe, productive operation
   • Complete rework activities to reduce or eliminate material losses

   Skills/Abilities:

   • Attention and complete adherence to quality and safety standards
   • High School Level Math, including fractions and decimals
   • High School Level Literacy
   • Good visual acuity for color consistency
   • Use tape measure, micrometer and Vernier calipers
   • Manual dexterity
   • Ability to use basic hand tools
   • Mechanical ability a plus
   • Ability to lift 50lbs regularly
   • Ability to remain on feet for long periods
   • Basic computer skills helpful
   • Walking, squatting, crouching, turning, twisting, stretching, grabbing, pulling, pushing and bending

   Job Type: Full-time

   Required education: High school or equivalent

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5. Post your job

   To find the right winding machine operator 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 winding machine operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit winding machine operators 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.

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   • Post your winding machine operator job on Zippia to find and recruit winding machine operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit winding machine operators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 winding machine operator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the winding machine operator 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.

   To prepare for the new winding machine 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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