Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

About the role

Join our dedicated team as a Machine Operator in Durant, MS. Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been a global leader in automotive service equipment, with products used by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers worldwide.

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
• 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

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Some mechanical work experience 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required

Skills

• Ability to follow safety rules
• Manual operation of material handling equipment
• Reading and understanding blueprints and job orders
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents

Benefits

• Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage
• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay

$25.00 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay. There is some mandatory overtime.

Schedule

This position is for our 2nd shift (3:30pm-12am, Monday-Friday)