Foundry Team Member

weir; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Wellness support for you and your家

Job summary

Weir is seeking a Foundry Team Member to perform maintenance, repair, and relining of ladles and refractory components on the 1st shift in Newton, MS. You will support continuous plant operations and update data in refractory systems, while following detailed procedures and safety rules.

The role emphasizes a strong safety culture, lean manufacturing practices, and hands-on development of AOD process skills in a global mining technology environment.

Qualifications

• Onsite work in Newton, MS on 1st shift (3:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.).
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions precisely.
• Strong commitment to safety and zero harm behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repair: Perform daily maintenance, repair, and relining of ladles, AOD vessels, and refractory components, ensuring all meet process and quality standards.
• Operational Support: Remove old linings using specialized tools, install new refractory materials, and fabricate stopper rods to support continuous plant operations.
• Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area, participate in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs.
• Data Management: Update refractory application systems and input operational data for process tracking.
• Equipment Handling: Safely position and move ladles, vessels, and refractory materials using overhead cranes.
• Lean Initiatives: Engage in lean manufacturing practices such as 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen.
• Learning & Development: Learn the AOD process and related skills through training and instructions for autonomy.
• Safety First: Commit to zero harm behaviours in safety culture.

Skills

Onsite work readiness

Detail-oriented

Safety conscious

Procedural adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Foundry Team Member

Division: Weir ESCO

Location: Newton, Ms.

Shift: 1st, 3:00 am to 1:15 pm - Monday to Thursday

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet's future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You'll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You'll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that's through engineering, planning or customer support. You'll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you'll do

• Maintenance & Repair: Perform daily maintenance, repair, and relining of ladles, AOD vessels, and refractory components, ensuring all meet process and quality standards.
• Operational Support: Remove old linings using specialized tools, install new refractory materials, and fabricate stopper rods to support continuous plant operations.
• Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area, actively participate in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs, and demonstrate commitment to zero harm behaviors.
• Data Management: Update refractory application systems and accurately collect and input operational data to support process tracking and improvement.
• Equipment Handling: Safely position and move ladles, vessels, and refractory materials using overhead cranes as part of daily tasks.
• Lean Initiatives: Engage in lean manufacturing practices such as 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen to enhance workplace efficiency and safety.
• Learning & Development: Continuously learn the AOD process and related technical skills through hands‑on training and work instructions, aiming for operational autonomy and technical growth.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world‑class safety culture.

What you'll bring

Must-haves:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Availability to work onsite in Newton, Mississippi, on 1st shift (3:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.)
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions precisely.
• Strong commitment to safety

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in manufacturing, foundry, or industrial environments.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We're passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world‑class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end‑to‑end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We're working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team‑specific benefitsSharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

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