2nd Shift - Spray Gun Operator

Do you have a passion for painting? We’re hiring a Spray Gun Operator for our company’s manufacturing plant in Durant, Mississippi. If you possess:

• Knowledge of electrostatic painting

• Ability to read and interpret documents

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure

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 Spray Gun Operator sprays surfaces of manufactured products with protective materials such as paint, enamel, or lacquer. They will maintain spray guns by cleaning and repairing them.

What you will do:

• Observes and follows all safety rules

• Must be willing and able to work overtime as an extension to a normal workday or on weekends, as scheduled

• Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray

• Cleans and repairs spray guns including nozzles on a regularly scheduled basis

• Cleans and changes filters

• Load fixtures onto conveyor system for paint area based on determined color and schedule

• Safe operation of the burn off oven

• Safe operation of the dip tank

• Operate ovens and washers in a safe manner

• Knowledge of alarm systems and how to reset

• Maintain work area to sustain a clean and orderly environment

• May train other operators

Additional Qualifications Include:

• High school diploma or GED is required and 3 months of related experience and/or training

• Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) of Silver or higher required

• Must be able to operate material handling equipment such as forklift, overhead crane, motorized pallet jacks or manual pallet jacks

• Knowledge of electrostatic painting

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, 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

• 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?’