What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Certified Welder position at Hunter Engineering?
Overview
Hunter Engineering, a third-generation family company, is the world leader in automotive service equipment. We design and build industry-leading wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter is a fun and innovative place to work, where we constantly develop new products from ideas generated by our team. As a family company, we do not answer to Wall Street demands or changing Private Equity owners. Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others.
We are currently seeking a 2nd shift welder for our company in Durant, Mississippi. This role will position, align, fit, and weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to design drawing tolerances and specifications.
Responsibilities
Must be able to weld metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order by performing the following dutes:
- Observes and follows all safety rules.
- Must read a tape measure, 6" scale and a combination square or pose 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 welds workpieces.
- Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter and oxidation as required.
- Cleans or degreases parts.
- Must be able to use oxy/acetylene torch or plasma cutting tool.
- Maintain work area to sustain a clean and orderly environment.
- May train other operators.
- Must be willing and able to be trained to operate a variety of welding robot machines.
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