Shotblast Operator

ESCO Group LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Wellness support

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Weir in Newton, MS is seeking a Onsite Casting Technician for the 3rd shift (7:00 pm - 5:15 am). You will verify casting hardness, safely load/unload, and inspect/sort castings to ensure quality. You’ll support production flow and uphold strict safety standards in a high-throughput environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to read/write and perform basic math, and forklift/crane operation experience. LOTO and manufacturing exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic math and communicate effectively.
• Forklift experience and ability to operate cranes, hoppers, and hoists.

Responsibilities

• Casting Verification: Verify the hardness of castings and ensure compliance with Manufacturing and Inspection Instructions (MII).
• Loading & Unloading castings onto trays for processing using manual handling or equipment.
• Inspection & Sorting: Visually inspect castings, sort by pattern/part number, and identify parts for weld repair quarantine.
• Production Support: Maintain a clean, organized workspace and support production flow to meet goals.
• Compliance & Safety: Follow MIIs, work instructions, and safety standards rigorously.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as needed.
• Travel: Minimal to no travel; role onsite.
• Safety: Demonstrate commitment to zero-harm culture.

Skills

Forklift

Crane operation

Reading & basic math

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Hoist equipment

Job description

Division: ESCO

Location: Newton, MS

Work Arrangement: Onsite, 3rd shift (7:00 pm - 5:15 am)

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

• Casting Verification: Verify the hardness of castings and ensure compliance with all Manufacturing and Inspection Instructions (MII).
• Loading & Unloading: Safely load and unload castings onto trays for processing, using manual handling or approved material handling equipment and lifting aids as required.
• Inspection & Sorting: Visually inspect each casting for defects, properly sort castings by pattern and part number, and identify parts requiring weld repair for quarantine.
• Production Support: Maintain a clean, organized work area and support continuous production flow to meet operational goals.
• Compliance & Safety: Follow all applicable MIIs, work instructions, and safety standards rigorously.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties within or outside the department as business needs require.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal to no travel expected; role is primarily onsite.
• 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 read, write, perform basic math, and communicate effectively.
• Forklift experience and ability to safely operate machinery such as cranes, hoppers, and hoists.
• Physical capability to walk, bend, stand, and manually move parts for 90% or more of the workday.

Nice-to-haves

• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) certification or ability to attain it.
• Basic computer skills for data collection and reporting.
• Experience in manufacturing or casting environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

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