Refractory Technician

WEIR; Mississippi; On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir in Newton, Mississippi is seeking a Foundry Team Member to perform daily maintenance, repair, and relining of ladles and refractory components, supporting safe, reliable plant operations in a fast-paced environment.

This 1st shift (3:00 am–1:15 pm), onsite role requires following detailed procedures, committing to safety, and contributing to lean initiatives while developing technical skills with a global mining technology leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Onsite work in Newton, MS on 1st shift (3:00 am–1:15 pm) is required.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions precisely.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repair: Perform daily maintenance, repair, and relining of ladles, AOD vessels, and refractory components, ensuring all meet process and quality standards.
• Operational Support: Remove old linings using specialized tools, install new refractory materials, and fabricate stopper rods to support continuous plant operations.
• Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and hazard‑free work area, actively participate in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs, and demonstrate commitment to zero harm behaviors.
• Data Management: Update refractory application systems and accurately collect and input operational data to support process tracking and improvement.
• Equipment Handling: Safely position and move ladles, vessels, and refractory materials using overhead cranes as part of daily tasks.
• Lean Initiatives: Engage in lean manufacturing practices such as 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen to enhance workplace efficiency and safety.
• Learning & Development: Continuously learn the AOD process and related technical skills through hands‑on training and work instructions, aiming for operational autonomy and technical growth.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world‑class safety culture.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Foundry Team Member Division: Weir ESCO Location: Newton, Ms. Shift: 1st, 3:00 am to 1:15 pm - 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

• Maintenance & Repair: Perform daily maintenance, repair, and relining of ladles, AOD vessels, and refractory components, ensuring all meet process and quality standards.
• Operational Support: Remove old linings using specialized tools, install new refractory materials, and fabricate stopper rods to support continuous plant operations.
• Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and hazard‑free work area, actively participate in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs, and demonstrate commitment to zero harm behaviors.
• Data Management: Update refractory application systems and accurately collect and input operational data to support process tracking and improvement.
• Equipment Handling: Safely position and move ladles, vessels, and refractory materials using overhead cranes as part of daily tasks.
• Lean Initiatives: Engage in lean manufacturing practices such as 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen to enhance workplace efficiency and safety.
• Learning & Development: Continuously learn the AOD process and related technical skills through hands‑on training and work instructions, aiming for operational autonomy and technical growth.
• 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.
• Availability to work onsite in Newton, Mississippi, on 1st shift (3:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.)
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions precisely.
• Strong commitment to safety

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in manufacturing, foundry, or industrial environments.

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.