Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Hunter Engineering Company•Durant, MS

34d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

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. Were 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 youre ready to join a team thats shaping the future of automotive service, read on. Hunter offers $24.00 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay. There is some mandatory overtime. We are hiring for the 2nd Shift (3:30 pm-12 am Monday through 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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