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.

We�re 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 you�re ready to join a team that�s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

Hunter offers $28.65 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay. This position is for our 2nd shift (3:30pm-12am, Monday-Friday)

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

What You�ll 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 You�ll 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