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.

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. Some mandatory overtime.

Hunter is hiring for the 2nd Shift (3:30 pm-12 am 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