Assembler – 1st Shift

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 Were proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years  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 youre ready to join a team thats shaping the future of automotive service read on Hunter offers 2425 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

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

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

Industry Leading Healthcare Coverage Profit Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Program Join us in our mission to Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence Make Lives Better Together Take Pride in the Extraordinary Define the Standard