Furnace Operator

Weir; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Access to global inclusion networks

Wellness support for you and your famu

Sharebuilder scheme

Job summary

Weir ESCO is seeking a Furnace Operator in Newton, MS to operate the furnace, monitor heat, and ensure proper charge and safety compliance during shifts. The role includes refractory maintenance and data recording to support production tracking.

You will follow strict safety protocols, maintain equipment integrity, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to advance a world-class safety culture.

Qualifications

• Operate furnace to melt steel and monitor temperatures following procedures.
• Maintain refractory lining and apply protective coatings as needed.
• Keep work area clean and follow PPE and safety protocols.
• Record operational data and support production tracking.

Responsibilities

• Furnace Operation: Operate the furnace to melt steel into a molten bath, ensuring the correct charge is placed and following the electronic heat log steps on the computer subsystem.
• Refractory Maintenance: Maintain and repair the refractory lining inside the furnace using specialized equipment to apply protective coatings.
• Safety and Cleanliness: Keep the work area clean and free of hazards, adhere to PPE and safety protocols.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Capture basic operational data and update pitch boards to support production tracking.
• Zero harm focus: Commit to safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Furnace operation

Refractory maintenance

Safety procedures

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial equipment operation

Job description

Furnace Operator

Division: Weir ESCO

Location: Newton, Ms.

Shift: 2nd, 1:00pm to 11:15pm – Monday to Thursday

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

• Furnace Operation: Operate the furnace to melt steel into a molten bath, ensuring the correct charge is placed and following the electronic heat log steps on the computer subsystem. You will remain with the furnace during operation, take temperatures, and monitor melting parameters daily. Success means operating independently after training, maintaining process accuracy, and ensuring safety compliance.
• Refractory Maintenance : Maintain and repair the refractory lining inside the furnace using specialized equipment to apply protective coatings, ensuring the furnace’s integrity and longevity.
• Safety and Cleanliness: Keep the work area clean and free of hazards, perform frequent cleaning, and adhere strictly to PPE and safety protocols. You will participate in lean initiatives such as 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen to support continuous improvement.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Capture basic operational data accurately and update pitch boards as required to support production tracking and communication.
• 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 follow safety procedures and work instructions precisely.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and consistent attendance.

Nice-to-haves :

• Basic computer skills for data entry and process logging.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environments.
• Experience operating industrial equipment or familiarity with furnace operations.

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

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