Foundry Technician

Weir Group; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weir Group in Newton, MS is hiring a Foundry Technician/Coremaker for the 1st shift (5:00 am–3:15 pm). You will prepare sand cores for metal casting, operate core making machinery, ensure quality, and uphold our zero-harm safety culture.

Must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to work safely around hot metal, welding, and plasma cutting. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work safely around hot metal, welding, and plasma cutting.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Sand Cores for Metal Casting: molding and shaping sand cores using patterns and molds.
• Operating core making machinery and industrial mixers; maintaining equipment.
• Ensuring quality: inspecting sand cores to meet design and quality standards.
• Safety First: uphold zero-harm safety culture.

Skills

Safety around hot metal

Welding operations

Plasma cutting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Foundry Technician/CoremakerDivision: Weir ESCOLocation: Newton, Ms.Shift: 1st, 5 am to 3:15 pmWhat we do at WeirWe 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 impactYou’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 doPreparing Sand Cores for Metal Casting: Creating sand cores by molding and shaping sand mixtures using specific patterns and molds, and combining sand with binding agents to achieve desired consistency and durability.Operating Machinery: Operating industrial mixers and core making machines to prepare sand and binder mixtures, adjusting settings, ensuring equipment functionality, and performing routine maintenance.Ensuring Quality Standards: Conducting thorough inspections of sand cores to identify defects, using measuring tools, following detailed instructions and blueprints to meet specified design and quality standards.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 bringMust-haves:High school diploma/GEDAbility to work safely around hot metal, welding, and plasma cutting operations.Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safety policies and proceduresWhy 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.BenefitsCompetitive payCareer development and learning supportAccess to global inclusion networksRegional and team-specific benefitsSharebuilder schemeWellness support for you and your familyCollaboration with global teamsStudy support#LI-LR1