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Foundry Technician

Newton, KS · On-site

$25.36/hr

Weir ESCO Location Onsite/First Shift (3am-1:15pm Monday-Thursday) Purpose of Role: The Melting pourer is responsible for the safe and controlled operation of all Ladle related tasks. This includes ...

Weir Group

Patternmaker Apprentice

Belleview, FL

Patternmaker Weir Townley Location Townley - Candler Onsite - 7 AM - 4:30 PM Purpose of Role: Wood patternmaking is the ultimate intersection of old-school craftsmanship and high-tech engineering ...

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Quality Manager Weir Minerals St. Louis, MO Onsite Purpose of Role: The Quality Manager will drive business to our quality strategy of zero defects. They will develop and administer quality control ...

Weir Group

HR Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · Hybrid

Why choose Weir Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and ...

Weir Group

Welder

Elko, NV

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Welder Weir ESCO Elko, NV Onsite Purpose of Role: The Welder will be responsible for heavy fabrication and repair work, specifically on large mining buckets and related industrial equipment. They ...

Weir

Senior Functional Lead - Supply Chain

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Weir's global SAP S/4HANA transformation is a onceinageneration programme establishing the core business platforms that will power the company for the next decade. As a senior leader in this journey ...

Weir

Manufacturing Technician - Melting

Belleview, FL · On-site

$16/hr

Townley, part of Weir, is a proven industry leader in delivering advanced wear solutions for abrasion and corrosion challenges across dredging, mining, and power generation. Building on Weir ...

Weir Group

HR Manager

West Valley City, UT · Hybrid

Why choose Weir Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and ...

Weir

Senior Functional Lead - Supply Chain

Glasgow, MT · On-site

Weir's global SAP S/4HANA transformation is a onceinageneration programme establishing the core business platforms that will power the company for the next decade. As a senior leader in this journey ...

Weir

Senior Functional Lead - Service

Portland, OR · Remote

Weir's global SAP S/4HANA transformation is a onceinageneration programme establishing the core business platforms that will power the company for the next decade. As a senior leader in this journey ...

Weir Group

$18 - $24.50/hr

CNC Machinist Weir Minerals St. Louis, MO 2nd Shift: 3:15pm - 11:45pm Pay: 27-36/hour $1000 - Hiring Bonus!! Purpose of Role: Machinists are required to set up and adjust a variety of machines such ...

Weir Group

Account Manager

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

Account Manager Weir ESCO Location: Remote (Must reside between Stafford and Tucson Arizona) Business Need/Purpose of Role: The Account Manager will be responsible to develop and manage sales ...

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Senior Functional Lead - Service

Covington, GA · Remote

Weir's global SAP S/4HANA transformation is a onceinageneration programme establishing the core business platforms that will power the company for the next decade. As a senior leader in this journey ...

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Foundry Technician

Weir Group

Newton, KS • On-site

$25.36/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Title Division: Weir ESCO

Location Onsite/First Shift (3am-1:15pm Monday-Thursday)
Purpose of Role: The Melting pourer is responsible for the safe and controlled operation of all Ladle related tasks. This includes inspection and maintenance of the ladle refractory. He/she is responsible for several key tasks in the melting department. He/she pours hot molten metal from the ladle to the sand molds, identifies the next heat to be poured and verifies the number of molds in that heat, rolls ladles over to transfer the metal from the ladle to the AOD vessel and slag at different times, takes samples from the ladle, takes temperatures from the ladle and prepares the ladles for the next heat.
Why choose Weir: (Required) Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge - but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities: (What are the top 4 focus areas of the job, Safety First is required)

Focus Area: Pour molten metal from ladle to molds

Focus Area: Maintains the condition of the transfer ladle by chipping the solidified slag

Focus Area: Rolls the ladle over to pour the molten metal into the AOD vessel

Focus Area: Collects a sample of metal from the ladle to be analyzed by the lab

Focus Area: Sets the stopper rod in the ladle and checks for fit

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma/GED


Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
Compensation: $18.85 hire in rate (top-out $25.36 with a performance review every 90 days)
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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