Welder

ESCO Group LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir in Phoenix is seeking a Welder to perform high-quality welds on mining equipment parts, read blueprints, and fit up components to spec. You will operate cranes and other shop equipment and collaborate with a skilled team in a safety-conscious environment.

The role requires 3-5 years of heavy welding experience and the ability to read drawings and measurements. Onsite, day shift with standard hours, and a focus on zero-harm safety culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of heavy welding experience, preferably with flux-core or dual-shield welding and 1/16" welding wire
• Ability to perform both welding and fit-up work independently
• Proficient in reading basic fabrication drawings and using tape measures and hand tools
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Welding and Fabrication: Perform high-quality welding using 1/16" flux core or dual-shield weld wire on a variety of mining mobile machinery and processing equipment parts, both large and small. Daily tasks include welding and fitting parts to meet blueprint specifications. Success means producing welds that pass UT inspection and meet quality standards.
• Fit-Up Work: Independently fit up parts as needed, demonstrating self-starter initiative and strong organizational skills to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.
• Blueprint Reading and Measurement: Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols accurately; use tape measures and basic hand tools to ensure precise fabrication.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, cutting torches, and air-arc equipment as part of daily responsibilities.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a motivated and experienced team, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

Skills

Heavy welding

Blueprint reading

Safety & teamwork

Fit-up work

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Cutting torches

Air-arc equipment

Job description

Welder

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Work Arrangement: Onsite shift: 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

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 and Fabrication: Perform high-quality welding using 1/16\" flux core or dual-shield weld wire on a variety of mining mobile machinery and processing equipment parts, both large and small. Daily tasks include welding and fitting parts to meet blueprint specifications. Success means producing welds that pass UT inspection and meet quality standards.


• Fit-Up Work: Independently fit up parts as needed, demonstrating self-starter initiative and strong organizational skills to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.


• Blueprint Reading and Measurement: Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols accurately; use tape measures and basic hand tools to ensure precise fabrication.


• Equipment Operation: Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, cutting torches, and air-arc equipment as part of daily responsibilities.


• Team Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a motivated and experienced team, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.


• 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:

• 3-5 years of heavy welding experience, preferably with flux-core or dual-shield welding and 1/16\" welding wire


• Ability to perform both welding and fit-up work independently


• Proficient in reading basic fabrication drawings and using tape measures and hand tools


• Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with hard-surfacing wire and knowledge of steel properties


• Familiarity with material preheating requirements before welding


• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, cutting torches, and air-arc equipment


• Previous experience manufacturing or rebuilding heavy mining equipment

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 our 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

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.