Certified Welder - 2nd Shift

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Certified Welder in Durant, MS!

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

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 $27.75 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay. Some mandatory overtime.

Hunter is hiring for the 2nd Shift (3 : 30pm-12am Monday through Friday).

As a Certified Welder, you will position, align, fit, and weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to design drawing tolerances and specifications.

What You’ll Do :

Observes and follow all safety rules

Must be willing and able to work overtime as an extension to a normal workday or on weekends, as scheduled

Must read a tape measure, 6" scale, and a combination square or pose the ability to learn to read these measuring tools

Must read and comprehend blueprints

Must pass Hunter’s D1.1 certification test

Must correctly fit and weld parts to be conforming to design drawing tolerances

Must supply own welding helmet (preferably with 2" X 41 / 4" lens), tape measure, and 6" scale

Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamp parts together along layout marks

Examines welds for size, location, and conformance to design drawings and specifications

Repairs defective welds, broken or cracked metal objects, fills holes and builds up metal parts

Must perform layout, fit up, and tack weld workpieces

Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, spatter, and oxidation as required

Cleans or degreases parts

Must be able to use an oxy / acetylene torch or plasma cutting tool

Maintain the work area to sustain a clean and orderly environment

May train other operators

Other assignments as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

What You’ll Bring :

High school diploma or GED is required

Must be able to pass a welding certification test at Hunter Engineering

One year of welding experience in an industrial setting

Must be able to operate material handling equipment such as overhead crane or motorized or manual pallet jacks

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications beneficial

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, design drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers

Basic skill level in computer programs such as Microsoft Office is highly desirable

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

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