Shotblast Operator

Weir ESCO

Newton, MS

Onsite/3rd Shift

Purpose of Role: Using a crane, skillfully load parts from IBTs onto skips, ensuring precise orientation as per Manufacturing Instruction and work instructions. Shotblast Operator responsibility includes identifying and quarantining parts needing weld repair. The Shotblast machine operator is responsible for removing and quarantining parts that require weld repair. The Shotblast Machine Operator may be asked to perform other jobs within or outside of the department.

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:

• Crane Operation: Safely maneuver loads, including ladles of molten metal, through melting and pouring bays, using crane sirens to alert personnel.
• Material Handling: Weigh scrap for furnace charging and transport ladles of hot metal within melting and pouring areas.
• Precision Operations: Utilize remote controls to position ladles of hot metal precisely over molds.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in initiatives for safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship to enhance workplace standards and operational effectiveness.
• 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
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office applications and other Window’s based programs
• Good reading, writing, mathematical, and verbal skills
  
  

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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