Welder

ESCO Group LLC; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir ESCO in Elko, NV is seeking a skilled Welder to perform MIG welding on large mining buckets and heavy equipment components. The role requires reading blueprints, applying welding symbols, and maintaining safety.

You will operate heavy fabrication tools, inspect welds for conformance, and contribute to durable repairs and rebuilds. The ideal candidate passes a welding test and demonstrates strong attention to detail in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to use and run an air arc
• Must pass a welding test to be considered for hire

Responsibilities

• MIG welding on large mining buckets and heavy equipment.
• Read blueprints and interpret welding symbols.
• Operate heavy fabrication tools including grinders and plasma cutters.
• Inspect welds for quality and conformance to specifications.
• Maintain 100% safety focus and zero-harm practices.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Quality inspection

Safety first

Tools

Air arc

Job description

Onsite

Weir ESCO

Elko, NV

Onsite

Purpose of Role:

The Welder will be responsible for heavy fabrication and repair work, specifically on large mining buckets and related industrial equipment. They should have a strong background in welding thick materials, structural components, and wear parts, with a focus on safety, precision, and durability.

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:

• MIG Welding: Perform MIG welding on large scale mining buckets and heavy equipment components. Conduct structural repairs, rebuilds, and modifications using appropriate welding techniques
• Blueprint Reading: Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols
• Mechanical Aptitude: Operate heavy‑duty fabrication tools including grinders, torches, and plasma cutters.
• Quality Inspection: Inspect welds for quality and compliance with specifications as determined by blueprints
• 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:

• Ability to use and run an air arc
• Must pass a welding test to be considered for hire

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.

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.

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