Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation , stability , and people ? Join our dedicated team as a Technician, Maintenance 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 $35.75 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay. Some mandatory overtime.

As a Technician, Maintenance , you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines / equipment. They will maintain and repair electronic components and equipment used in any equipment or device that involves electricity.

What You’ll Do :

• Observes and follows all safety rules and wears appropriate PPE
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as an extension to a normal workday or on weekends, as scheduled
• Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts and install new or repaired parts
• Pulls wire through conduit, connect, and disconnect to electrical equipment
• Operates hand tools or portable power tools to make repairs
• Initiates purchase requisition orders for parts and machines
• Repairs electrical equipment, following all safety protocols and lock-out tag-out procedures
• Operate welding equipment as needed
• Must be able to operate a forklift, crane, and tow motor to transport materials as needed
• Operate manual or powered pallet jacks throughout the plant
• Must be able to read blueprints and / or manuals as a guide for repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance duties
• Comply with hazard communications program requirements and safety requirements
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring :

What We Offer :

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’