Foundry Technician/Coremaker

The Weir Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Wellness support

Global collaboration

Job summary

The Weir Group is seeking a Foundry Technician/Coremaker for our Newton, MS site on a 1st shift (5am to 3:15pm) with a focus on core production and equipment calibration. The role emphasizes safety and quality, producing cores for earth-moving equipment attachments while adhering to production schedules and standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and a commitment to safety. Previous foundry or manufacturing experience is a plus, and 6S familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate coremaking equipment daily to produce cores using sand, binders, and magnetite for earth-moving equipment attachments.
• Calibrate core machines to specific ranges to maintain precision and quality.
• Inspect cores for defects and ensure they meet specifications for reliability.
• Clean and maintain coremaking equipment and work area; perform 6S and cleanup at end of shift.
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to zero-harm safety culture.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

**Foundry Technician/Coremaker****Location:** Newton, MS **Work 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****Must-haves:** ⦿ 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