Assembler: Growth, Profit‑Sharing & Tech‑Forward Team

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

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