Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

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.

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 (3:30 pm – 12 am, Monday‑Friday).

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

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

• Observe and follow 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
• Work cohesively with NC operators, maintenance, and others
• Operate forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, cranes or other moving equipment safely
• 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

• 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.

• Profit‑Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary
• Define the Standard

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Automotive

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