Certified Welder - 1st Shift

Hunter Engineering Inc.; Durant (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor

Generous PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Inc. in Durant, MS is seeking a Certified Welder to join our team. The role involves welding, fabricating and repairing products per drawings, with strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Starting wage is $28.15 per hour with opportunities for advancement and occasional overtime. Candidates should have at least one year of welding experience and be able to read blueprints and measurement tools. Training and certification may be provided to meet D1.1 standards.

Qualifications

• One year of welding experience in an industrial setting.
• Must be able to read a tape measure, 6" scale, and a combination square.
• Must read and comprehend blueprints.
• Must pass Hunter’s D1.1 certification test.
• Must correctly fit and weld parts to design tolerances.
• Must supply own welding helmet and basic measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all safety rules.
• Work overtime as needed, weekends or extended days.
• Position, align, fit, and weld components per drawings.
• Inspect welds for size, location, and conformance to drawings.
• Repair defective welds and build up metal parts as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• May train other operators.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

MS Office

Overtime ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 $28.15 as the starting rate with opportunities for advancement in level and pay. Some mandatory overtime.

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:

• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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