Furnace Operator

ESCO Group LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Access to global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support for you and your 가족

Collaboration with global teams

Study support

Job summary

Weir ESCO in Newton, MS, is seeking a Furnace Operator for the 2nd shift (1:00pm to 11:15pm, Monday to Thursday). You will operate a furnace, monitor temperatures, and ensure safety and data accuracy in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a strong work ethic, and reliable attendance. Basic computer skills and prior manufacturing experience are beneficial as you support lean initiatives and quality processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions precisely.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate the furnace to melt steel into a molten bath, monitor temperatures and follow control steps.
• Maintain and repair refractory lining using specialized equipment.
• Keep the work area clean and adhere to PPE and safety protocols.
• Capture basic operational data and update production boards.
• Support a zero-harm safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Safety procedures

Reliability & attendance

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Manufacturing equipment

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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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.