Melting Refractory Technician

Job Title: Melting Refractory Technician
Division: Weir ESCO
Location: Newton
Onsite/ 2nd Shift


Purpose of Role: The Melting Refractory Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all ladles and vessels used in the Melting Department. This is a critical role that affects safety, quality, and production.

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:
· Focus Area: Maintain and repair ladles and vessels
· Focus Area: Build stopper rods
· Focus Area: Maintain inventory of cast components
· Focus Area: Participate in safety and quality initiatives as part of our Continuous Improvement program.
· 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:
· Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.

· Education: High School diploma or GED
· Ability to obtain Crane and Forklift Operator certification through Weir Esco
· Strong reading, writing, and verbal skills

· Ability to work in a challenging manufacturing environment

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:


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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