Welder - 2nd Shift

About the role

Join our dedicated team as a Welder in Raymond, MS. Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been a global leader in automotive service equipment, with products used by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks.
• Selects torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal.
• Connects regulator valves and hoses to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders, and welding torch.
• Turns regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch and adjusts gas mixture and pressure, to obtain desired flame.
• Holds torch at proper angle to metal and guides along weld joint, applying filler rod to molten area to form weld.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Repairs broken or cracked metal objects, fills holes, and builds up metal parts.
• Lays out, positions, and tack welds workpieces.
• Welds along vertical or overhead weld lines.
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter.
• Cleans or degreases parts.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• A welding certificate preferred.
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• The ability to read blueprints and read measuring equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Skills

• Welding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical stamina and strength.

Benefits

• Industry-leading healthcare coverage.
• Profit-sharing plan with safe harbor contribution.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Pay

$27.75 as the starting rate with $0.50 shift differential, and opportunities for advancement in level and pay. Total pay is $28.25.

Schedule

This position is for our 2nd shift (3:30pm-12am, Monday-Friday).