Production Team Member- Melting Specialist

Esco Corp.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Health / Dental / Vision

5% 401(k) Retirement Match

15 days Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays per year

Job summary

Weir in Newton, Mississippi is seeking an adaptable operator to float within the Melting Department, filling in at AOD/EAF/Crane/Pourer/Refractory roles as needed. You’ll move molten metal, maintain furnace and ladle processes, and record pouring data with accuracy.

You will train and support teammates, uphold strict safety standards, and help sustain a world-class safety culture while keeping work areas clean and operations efficient.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification in Crane and Forklift operation through WEIR ESCO.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and good attendance record.
• Ability to perform multiple roles within the melting department and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a positional floater within the Melting Department, filling in at any operator position such as AOD Operator, EAF Operator, Crane Operator, Pourer, and Refractory as demand dictates.
• Move loads including ladles of molten metal through melting and pouring bays, tend to the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) ensuring proper levels, cleanliness, and consistency, and pour molten metal from ladle to molds.
• Input and maintain accurate process and pouring records, promptly inform operators or supervisors of any unfavorable pouring conditions such as run-outs or interrupted pours.
• Assist with training new hires and cross‑training team members to ensure operational readiness and flexibility.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the melting department by shoveling waste materials and performing various tasks with mobile equipment.
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world‑class safety culture.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Multi-role capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crane certification

Forklift certification

Job description

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.

Location:

Newton, MS

Work Arrangement:

Onsite, Full- time

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

• Operational Flexibility: Act as a positional floater within the Melting Department, filling in at any operator position such as AOD Operator, EAF Operator, Crane Operator, Pourer, and Refractory as demand dictates.
• Daily Operations: Move loads including ladles of molten metal through melting and pouring bays, tend to the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) ensuring proper levels, cleanliness, and consistency, and pour molten metal from ladle to molds.
• Process Management: Input and maintain accurate process and pouring records, promptly inform operators or supervisors of any unfavorable pouring conditions such as run-outs or interrupted pours.
• Training and Support: Assist with training new hires and cross‑training team members to ensure operational readiness and flexibility.
• Housekeeping and Safety: Maintain cleanliness and safety in the melting department by shoveling waste materials and performing various tasks with mobile equipment.
• 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.
• Certification in Crane and Forklift operation through WEIR ESCO.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and good attendance record.
• Ability to perform multiple roles within the melting department and maintain safety standards.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience or familiarity with Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) operations.
• Knowledge of lean initiatives such as 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen.
• Previous experience in refractory work or molten metal handling.
• Ability to assist in training and cross‑training team members.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
• 5% 401(k) Retirement Match
• 15 days Paid Time Off in first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year

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.