Machine Operator- 2nd Shift

Job Description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Machine Operator in Durant, MS!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 – 2025) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

Hunter offers $25.00 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay. There is some mandatory overtime. This position is for our 2nd shift (3:30pm-12am, Monday-Friday)

As a Machine Operator, you will support the NC Operator by delivering and loading parts. They will maintain quality, setup, check parts to match print information and safety standards, and maintain equipment and supplies.

What You’ll Do:

Observes and follows all safety rules

Manually set tools and punches as specified by setup sheets, measure parts according to prints

Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction

Support the NC Operator by delivering and loading parts into the machines

Load and unload machine with overhead lifts if needed

Read blueprints and job orders for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances and tooling instructions

Must work cohesively with NC operators, maintenance, and others

Safe operation of forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, cranes or other moving equipment

Maintain work area to sustain a clean and orderly environment

May train other machine operators

Inspect your own parts and be responsible for keeping machine and area clean

Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

High school diploma or GED is required, and some mechanical work experience is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to be trained to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, motorized pallet jacks, or manual pallet jacks

Knowledge of material handling and working with loading parts into machine

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers

Ability to read prints, calipers, degree finders, and scales

What We Offer:

Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage

Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’

Make Lives Better Together

Take Pride in the Extraordinary