Foundry Technician

Esco Corp.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir ESCO, located in Newton, MS, seeks a maintenance technician to perform repair and relining work on ladles and vessels, including refractory duties. The role requires handling heavy equipment and operating a crane on a first shift schedule (3:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.) with strong safety adherence.

The successful candidate will contribute to lean initiatives, support day-to-day operations, and help sustain a world-class safety culture while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Ability to work onsite during first shift (3:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.).
• Commitment to Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of ladles and vessels including relining AOD vessels, bottom-pour ladles, and transfer ladles.
• Remove old refractory linings, replace burned bricks, install refractory materials, and support general refractory duties.
• Build, press, and set up stopper rods; maintain operational buffers; assemble baskets used in ladles.
• Prepare wet sand and mix castables for refractory applications.
• Position vessels, ladles, and materials using overhead crane; collect and enter operational data; ensure ladles and vessels meet process and quality standards.
• Participate in lean programs (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen) to maintain a clean, hazard-free environment.
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to zero-harm safety culture.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical Aptitude

Teamwork

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead Crane

Job description

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.

Division: Weir ESCO

Location: Newton, Ms.

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 maintenance and repair of ladles and vessels including relining AOD vessels, bottom-pour ladles, and transfer ladles.
• Refractory Work: Remove old refractory linings, replace burned bricks, install appropriate refractory materials, and support general refractory duties when vessels are unavailable.
• Stopper Rods & Baskets: Build, press, and set up stopper rods; maintain operational buffer; build baskets used in ladles.
• Material Preparation: Prepare wet sand and mix castables for refractory applications.
• Operational Support: Position vessels, ladles, and materials using overhead crane; collect and enter operational data; ensure ladles and vessels meet process and quality standards.
• Lean Initiatives: Participate actively in lean programs including 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen to maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment.
• 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.
• Ability to work onsite during first shift (3:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.).
• Commitment to Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements.

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 benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams

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