Heat Treat Oven Operator

Esco Corp.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir seeks an Oven Operator to load and manage large industrial ovens, perform heat treatment on castings, and maintain accurate records and controller settings. The role requires physical stamina, lifting capability, and familiarity with safety practices in a high-temperature environment.

The position involves manual handling of heavy parts, occasional forklift use, and adherence to a zero-harm safety culture. 1st shift availability is expected, with onsite work at the Mississippi facility.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing or foundry experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong reading, writing, math, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work around castings up to 1,200 lbs with lifting equipment.
• Work in temperature-variable environments near ovens up to 1,900°F.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete logs and data documentation.

Responsibilities

• Must have good upper body strength and flexibility.
• Walk/stand up to 10 hours a day.
• Handle casting up to 1200 lbs with a jib crane.
• Manually lift castings up to 40 lbs.
• Some forklift driving.
• Commit to zero-harm safety culture.

Skills

Physical endurance

Lifting ability

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Reading/writing/math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift driving

Job description

Oven Operator Weir Esco Onsite 1st Shift 5:00 am - 3:15 pm

Purpose of Role: The Oven Operator is responsible for Heat Treat castings in large ovens. The job function includes making up oven loads, charging ovens, maintaining Heat Treat records, visual inspection of castings, setting oven controllers and oven maintenance. The operator must become familiar with the different alloys produced and organize oven loads according to alloy and similar section size.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge - but it is exciting. An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of our lives. Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must have good upper body strength and flexibility
• Must be able to walk and stand for up to 10 hours a day
• Handles casting weighing up to 1200 lbs. with the aid of a jib crane
• Manually lift castings weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Some forklift driving
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing or foundry experience
• Basic computer skills
• Strong reading, writing, math, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 10 hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work around castings weighing up to 1,200 lbs using lifting equipment
• Ability to work in temperature-variable environments, including areas near ovens reaching 1,900°F
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete logs, records, and data collection documentation

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Compensation:

(Where compensation on the job posting is required)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

Thank you for your interest in joining us.