Foundry Technician

Job Title: Foundry Technician

Location: Newton

Shift: 2nd Shift, 1:00 PM - 11:15 PM

Purpose of Role: Responsible for filling in at any operator position in the Melting Department including, but not limited to AOD Operator, AOD Operator Helper, EAF Operator, Crane Operator, Pourer, and Refractory.  Additionally, the Melting specialist is responsible for housekeeping around the Melting department to include shoveling up waste materials and performing a variety of tasks with various mobile equipment. Assist with training new hires and cross-training others as needed.

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 their 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:

• Must be trained and skilled in all job positions within the department and act as a positional floater in the direct labor role as demand dictates.

• Must move loads, including ladles of molten metal, through the melting and pouring bays 

• Tend to EAF to ensure proper levels, cleanliness and consistency 

• Pour molten metal from ladle to molds 

• Input and maintain process and pouring records 

• Must inform operator or supervisor to any unfavorable pouring conditions such as run-outs, sequence numbers, part numbers, interrupted or short pours  

• Must perform refractory work 

JOB EXPECTATIONS
Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards 

• Participate in all Safety, Health and Environmental programs 

• Tapping on pitch and updating pitch boards  

• Ensure all pours meet production & quality requirements 

• Crane Certification  

• Data collection and input 

• Have a good work ethic 

• Have a good attendance record 

• Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace at all times 

• Participate in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen) 

• Perform other duties as directed by company  

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:

Education:  High school diploma/GED

Experience:  None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able work in temperatures ranging from 20 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit and in constant n noise, exposure to fumes, dust, mechanical, electrical and safety hazards.

May be required to stand or walk for an extended time.

Noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud if in the plant areas.

Indoors/Outdoors, noise 90+, possible air contaminants, possible electrical hazards, and possible physical hazards.

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.






Compensation:
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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