Welder

Esco Corp.; Idaho; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Access to global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support for you and your fami

Collaboration with global teams

Study support

Job summary

Weir in Elko, NV is seeking a welder to perform MIG welding on large-scale mining equipment and heavy components. You will read blueprints, interpret welding symbols, and support fabrication with grinders, torches, plasma cutters, and air arc equipment.

Travel is minimal, and safety is a core focus of daily tasks. Ideal candidates have proven MIG welding experience and the ability to read complex drawings, ensuring durable repairs and high-quality workmanship in a hands-on role at our onsite

Qualifications

• Proven MIG welding experience on thick materials and structural components.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols accurately.
• Experience operating fabrication tools (grinders, torches, plasma cutters, air arc equipment).

Responsibilities

• Welding Operations: MIG weld on large-scale mining buckets and heavy equipment components; perform repairs and modifications.
• Blueprint Interpretation: read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols to exact specs.
• Mechanical Fabrication: use heavy-duty tools to support welding and repair tasks.
• Quality Assurance: inspect welds for compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Travel Requirements: minimal travel; primarily onsite at Elko, NV facility.
• Safety First: uphold zero-harm safety culture in daily work.

Skills

Mig welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication tools

Welding test

Tools

Grinders

Torches

Plasma cutters

Air arc equipment

Job description

Welder Location - Elko, NV Work Arrangement - Onsite

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

• Welding Operations: Perform MIG welding on large-scale mining buckets and heavy equipment components, focusing on heavy fabrication and repair work. Daily tasks include structural repairs, rebuilds, and modifications using appropriate welding techniques to ensure precision and durability.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols to accurately execute welding tasks according to specifications.
• Mechanical Fabrication: Operate heavy-duty fabrication tools such as grinders, torches, plasma cutters, and air arc equipment to support welding and repair activities.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect welds for quality and compliance with specifications as determined by blueprints, ensuring all work meets safety and durability standards.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected; primarily onsite work at the Elko, NV facility.
• 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

• Proven experience in MIG welding, especially on thick materials and structural components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols accurately.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience operating fabrication tools including grinders, torches, plasma cutters, and air arc equipment.
• Successful completion of a welding test as part of the hiring process.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with large mining buckets or heavy industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and best practices in heavy fabrication environments.
• Familiarity with wear parts and repair techniques specific to mining equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

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.