Hurd Windows and Doors expects to add at least 100 new jobs by early next year as part of an expansion at its Merrill operation, according to a report in the Wausau Daily Herald.
The report said 24 new jobs already have been created at the Merrill factory by the window and door manufacturer, and as much as $1 million could be pumped into the local economy as a result of wages and spending. Most of the new jobs are for assemblers and machinists, and full time positions pay between $9.50 and $12 per hour, plus benefits.
The unemployment rate in Lincoln County stands at 10.1%, well above the state of Wisconsin rate of 6.8% and the national rate of 8.2%. The national employment report for June will be released on Friday morning.
