2nd Shift Technician, Maintenance

Do you have a passion for repair and maintenance? We’re hiring a Technician, Maintenance for our company’s manufacturing plant in Durant, Mississippi. If you possess:

• Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) of Silver or higher
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to use hand tools

Hunter could be a great fit for you! Hunter Engineering designs and builds 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 was named a 2022 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

The Technician, Maintenance is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines/equipment. They will maintain and repair electronic components and equipment used in any equipment or device that involves electricity.

What you will do:

• Observes and follows all safety rules and wears appropriate PPE
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as an extension to a normal workday or on weekends, as scheduled
• Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts and install new or repaired parts
• Pulls wire through conduit, connect, and disconnect to electrical equipment
• Operates hand tools or portable power tools to make repairs
• Initiates purchase requisition orders for parts and machines
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment up to and including plant wiring, CNC machines, VFDs and PLCs following all safety protocols and lock-out tag-out procedures
• Operate welding equipment as needed
• Must be able to operate a forklift, crane, and tow motor to transport materials as needed
• Operate manual or powered pallet jacks throughout the plant
• Must be able to read blueprints and/or manuals as a guide for repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance duties
• Comply with hazard communications program requirements and safety requirements

Additional Qualifications Include:

• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred; AA degree is highly desirable
• Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) of Silver or higher required
• 2 years’ experience in industry or a combination of education and experience of at least 2 years is required
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to use hand tools such as hand drills and air tools
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Basic skill level of computer programs such as Microsoft Office are highly desirable

Hunter Fosters a Culture of:

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Appreciation & Recognition
• Advancement Opportunities
• Pay for Performance

Some Benefits and Perks Include:

• Industry Leading Healthcare
• Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Away
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Parental Leave

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. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’