Skilled Assembler — Growth & Overtime Opportunities

Hunter Engineering Company; Durant (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Durant, MS is seeking an Assembler. The role involves assembling metal products at a bench or shop floor, following blueprints, and maintaining safety. Starting pay is $24–$25 per hour with opportunities for advancement and overtime on weekends.

Strong attention to detail, ability to read instructions, and basic math are needed. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a 1-year technical certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• Up to 1 year of experience or combination of education and experience with 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, memos and basic safety/operating manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all safety rules.
• Position parts according to unit or blueprints; fasten parts with bolts, screws, rivets or other fasteners.
• Audit production parts to maintain stock for production needs.
• Remove small quantities of metal with files to fit parts.
• Operate hand tools or portable power tools.
• Work at different stations as needed; operate overhead hoist, forklift, and pallet jacks.
• Overtime may be required, including weekends.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading work instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-year technical certificate

Tools

Overhead hoist

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand tools (drills, air tools)

Job description

Hunter Engineering Company in Durant, MS is seeking an Assembler. The role involves assembling metal products at a bench or shop floor, following blueprints, and maintaining safety. Starting pay is $24–$25 per hour with opportunities for advancement and overtime on weekends.

Strong attention to detail, ability to read instructions, and basic math are needed. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a 1-year technical certificate preferred.