Foundry Technician/Coremaker

Esco Corp.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir in Newton, MS is seeking a Foundry Technician/Coremaker to operate coremaking equipment and support daily production goals. The role emphasizes safety and precision, with calibration of machines and adherence to schedules for earth-moving attachments.

You will work in a manufacturing environment, applying 6S practices, maintaining equipment, and contributing to a culture that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Commitment to workplace safety and zero harm principles.
• Experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with 6S or similar workplace organization methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate coremaking equipment daily to produce cores per schedules and specs.
• Calibrate core machines to required ranges to ensure precision.
• Inspect cores for defects and verify they meet specifications.
• Clean and maintain coremaking equipment and work area; perform 6S.
• Commit to zero-harm safety culture at all times.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Foundry experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

6S methodology

Job description

Foundry Technician/Coremaker

Location: Newton, MSWork Arrangement: Shift (1st, 5am to 3:15pm)

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

• Core Production: Operate coremaking equipment daily to produce cores using sand, binders, and magnetite for earth-moving equipment attachments, ensuring adherence to production schedules and specifications.
• Equipment Calibration: Calibrate core machines to specific ranges to maintain precision and quality in core production.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect cores for defects and confirm that all cores meet required specifications to ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Maintenance and Cleanliness: Clean and maintain coremaking equipment and work area, including completing 6S and cleanup activities at the end of each shift to support operational efficiency.
• 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

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Commitment to workplace safety and zero harm principles.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment.
• Familiarity with 6S or similar workplace organization methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

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
• Study support #esco #LI-NS1

We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.