NC Operator - 1st Shift

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a NC Operator 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 four consecutive years (2022 2025) 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 $27.25 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay. Some mandatory overtime.

Hunter is hiring for the 1st Shift (7am-3:30pm Monday through Friday).

As a NC Operator, you will read job specifications to determine machine adjustments, material requirements, quantity, and job sequence.

What Youll Do

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments, material requirements, quantity, and job sequence.
• Manually sets tools and punches as specified by setup sheets.
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measures work piece dimensions with the use of ruler, templates, calipers, square, tape measure, and micrometer, to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Engages program to begin cutting or punching holes in material. Manually lifts material onto machine. Reads blueprints and job orders for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
• CNC programming required to set machine up, including but not limited to, changing specifications and troubleshooting.
• Maintains tools in proper location and condition, including assembly, sharpening and critical visual inspection.
• Inspects work pieces before use to eliminate damaged pieces and after use to ensure high quality.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as an extension to a normal workday or on weekends, as scheduled.
• Observe and follow all safety rules.
• Must work cohesively with machine operators, maintenance, and others.
• Must be proficient in AS400 and Microsoft applications.
• May train other operators.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

What Youll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to operate a crane, previous forklift experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; ability to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and peripheral vision.
• Manual dexterity in hands for various tool usage.
  
  

What We Offer

• 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