Assembler - 1st Shift

Hunter Engineering Company; Durant (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbora

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Durant, Mississippi is seeking an Assembler to join our shop floor team. You will assemble metal products, follow blueprints, and work with hand and power tools to build reliable equipment used worldwide. Starting wage is $24.25 per hour with opportunities for advancement and some overtime.

We offer a profit-sharing plan, generous PTO, and tuition reimbursement. Join a family‑owned, American‑made leader committed to innovation and people, recognized as a Best Places

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• Up to 1 year of experience or related aptitude Reading and following instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools such as hand drills and air tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and short notices.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Microsoft Office familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all safety rules.
• Assemble parts with bolts, screws, rivets and other fasteners per blueprints.
• Audit production parts to maintain stock.
• Remove metal with hand files to fit parts.
• Operate hand and power tools for assembly.
• Work at different stations as production needs require.
• Operate overhead hoist to maneuver material.
• Operate forklift to move products throughout the plant.
• Assemble using hand tools and power tools.
• Move pallets with hand/jack tools as needed.
• Overtime may be required.
• Other assignments as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Tool handling

Microsoft Office basics

Safety rules understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate

1 year certificate from college/technical school

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Power tools

Job description

Career Opportunities with Hunter Engineering Company

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as an Assembler 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 five consecutive years (2022 – 2026) – 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 $24.25 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay. Some mandatory overtime.

As an Assembler, you will assemble metal products, partially or completely, working at a bench or on the shop floor.

What You’ll Do:

• Observes and follows all safety rules
• Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled or following blueprints; fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners
• Audit production parts to maintain adequate stock to fulfill production needs
• Removes small quantities of metal with hand files and scrapers to produce a close fit between parts
• Operates hand tools or portable power tools to assist in the assembly operation
• May be required to work at different stations as production needs warrant
• Operate overhead hoist to maneuver material
• Operate Forklift to move products throughout the plant
• Operate hand tools to assemble products
• Operate power and manual pallet jacks throughout the plant
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as an extension to a normal workday or on weekends, as scheduled
• Other assignments as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred
• Up to 1 year of experience in some industry or combination of education and experience or demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to read work instructions
• Ability to use hand tools such as hand drills and air tools
• 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, common fractions, and decimals
• Basic skill level in computer programs such as Microsoft Office is highly desirable

What We Offer:

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

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