How to hire a wood working assembler

How to hire a wood working assembler, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your wood working assembler 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 wood working assembler for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect wood working assembler 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of wood working assemblers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Wood Working Assembler	Description	Hourly rate
   Wood Working 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.	$12-19
   Cabinet Maker	A cabinet maker specializes in constructing cabinets and other wooden furniture, even restoring antiques. They usually create their own designs, but there are also times when they craft specific cabinets according to client requests and orders... Show more	$12-23
   Assembler	An assembler's general responsibility is to assemble parts and pieces of an item to create a full-length component. An assembler's duties also include checking inventories for correct quantities of components, following blueprints and acknowledging assembly instructions, verifying resources and supplies before assembly, and inspecting tools and equipment necessary to get the job done... Show more	$11-18

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Table Saws
   • Tape Measure
   • Cabinet Doors
   • Safety Rules
   • CNC Machines
   • Power Saws
   • Nail Guns
   • Drill Press
   • Kitchen Cabinets
   • Custom Furniture
   • Hoists
   • Planers
   • RAN

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   Responsibilities:

   • Used hand, air and pneumatic tools and wear proper ppe.
   • Operate various wood working machines such as panel saws radial arm see and edging machines, planers and sanders.
   • Learned the setup and operation of various rip saws, planers, sanders and routers (both hand and template).
   • Close tolerance fabrication and modification of aluminum and stainless sheet metal components
   • Glass glazing/commercial aluminum window panel fabrication
   • Load raw part in machine to populate PCB.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, wood working assemblers' average salary in florida is 42% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level wood working assemblers earn 38% less than senior-level wood working assemblers.
   • Certifications. A wood working 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 wood working assembler's salary.

   Average wood working assembler salary

   $15.36hourly

   $31,955 yearly

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   Entry-level wood working assembler salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average wood working assembler salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$38,308	$18
   2	Washington	$35,727	$17
   3	Wisconsin	$34,967	$17
   4	Massachusetts	$34,734	$17
   5	Montana	$34,033	$16
   6	Iowa	$33,281	$16
   7	Utah	$33,079	$16
   8	New York	$32,653	$16
   9	Illinois	$32,620	$16
   10	Pennsylvania	$32,605	$16
   11	Rhode Island	$31,363	$15
   12	Alabama	$30,242	$15
   13	Minnesota	$29,985	$14
   14	Missouri	$29,685	$14
   15	Texas	$27,438	$13

   Average wood working assembler salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Reeb	$36,415	$17.51	5
   2	Builders FirstSource	$33,201	$15.96	75
   3	Army National Guard	$32,721	$15.73
   4	TransPak	$32,360	$15.56
   5	1220 Exhibits	$32,192	$15.48
   6	QPS	$32,165	$15.46
   7	HireLevel	$32,133	$15.45	2
   8	The Bernard Group	$31,696	$15.24	4
   9	Aerotek	$31,349	$15.07	569
   10	Goodwin Recruiting	$31,310	$15.05
   11	TERRA Staffing Group	$31,283	$15.04
   12	PeopleReady	$30,924	$14.87	8
   13	Adecco	$30,869	$14.84	442
   14	Closet Factory	$30,617	$14.72
   15	Express Employment Indy South	$30,532	$14.68	16
   16	Monroe Staffing	$29,878	$14.36
   17	Automation Personnel Services	$29,839	$14.35	12
   18	HW Staffing Solutions	$29,672	$14.27	7
   19	Randstad North America, Inc.	$29,614	$14.24
   20	Atlas Staffing	$29,570	$14.22

4. Writing a wood working assembler job description

   A wood working assembler 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 wood working assembler job description:

   Wood working assembler job description example

   1220 Exhibits, Inc., located in Nashville, is a custom museum fabricator of environments that bring our client's ideas and dreams to life. Their stories are displayed in the museum and corporate projects that we build all over the country, and beyond. 1220 collaborates with architects and designers to deliver environments with graphics, audiovisual systems and even interactive displays. Our process is rooted in our powerful commitment to execute our work with integrity and quality. Our core values are Team, Heart, Integrity and Solutions . Check out some of our work at www.1220.com

   POSITION SUMMARY

   The 1220 Exhibits Fabrication Craftsman plays an important role in the success of the company as he/she is responsible for the production of exhibit elements utilizing shop skills and experience with both hardwoods and laminates.

   POSITION SALARY:

   $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly DOE

   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

   1. Be able to read and manufacture from shop drawings with minimal supervision and apply a working knowledge of the methods, equipment, materials, and tools to fabricate and install highly complex, craftsman quality exhibits for the museum and exhibition industry.
   2. Work with an array of standard and specialized materials including, but not limited to wood, plastic, acrylics, metals, laminate, solid surface, etc.
   3. Assure quality workmanship consistent with project requirements and 1220 standards.
   4. Thorough working knowledge of OSHA regulations, practices, and precautions applicable to the trade.
   5. As a member of the installation team, travel to museum and exhibit locations around the US for extended periods can be expected.

   QUALIFICATIONS

   • High School diploma or GED; higher education desirable.
   • Minimum of five (5) years custom fabrication experience in a shop environment.
   • Knowledge and understanding of the hardware and building materials used in custom fabrication.
   • Ability to interpret and work from sketches, blueprints, or detailed drawings.
   • OSHA-10 or -30 Certification (Construction or general Industry) a plus.
   • Conduct themselves professionally with co-workers, supervisors, and all other team members
   • Available to work overtime and weekends, as required.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right wood working assembler for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your wood working assembler job on Zippia to find and recruit wood working assembler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit wood working assemblers, 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.

   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 wood working assembler

   Once you have selected a candidate for the wood working 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 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 employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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