Foundry Technician: Precision Maintenance & Safety

ESCO Group LLC

Mississippi

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Weir ESCO is hiring a Foundry Team Member in Newton, Mississippi. This on-site role operates a 1st shift (3:00 am–1:15 pm, Monday–Thursday) with a focus on maintenance, repair, and materials handling within a foundry environment.

Safety and precision are essential as you follow detailed procedures to support continuous plant operations. You will participate in lean initiatives, learn the AOD process, and grow technical skills through hands-on training while contributing to a world-class safety

Qualifications

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Available to work onsite in Newton, MS on 1st shift (3:00 am–1:15 pm).
Ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions precisely.
Strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

Perform daily maintenance, repair, and relining of ladles, AOD vessels, and refractory components.
Remove old linings, install new refractory materials, and fabricate stopper rods for continuous plant operations.
Maintain a clean, hazards-free work area and participate in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs.
Update refractory application systems and input operational data for process tracking and improvement.
Safely position and move ladles, vessels, and refractory materials using overhead cranes.
Engage in lean manufacturing practices such as 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen.