Certified Welder - 1st 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!

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.

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 Youll 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 Hunters 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 Youll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Must be able to pass a welding certification test at Hunter Engineering
• Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) of Silver or higher required
• 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
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

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