Oven Operator

Division: Weir ESCO

Location: Newton, Ms.

Shift: 2nd, 12:00pm to 10:15pm – Monday to Thursday

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

⦿ Oven Operation and Monitoring: Operate and monitor industrial ovens used for heat treating castings, ensuring all ovens are at required temperatures at shift start and maintaining those temperatures throughout the shift. 

⦿ Load Preparation and Coordination: Prepare oven loads by organizing castings according to alloy type and section size, coordinate with other operators on load sequencing, and charge ovens with the correct recipes. 

⦿ Record Keeping and Quality Control: Maintain accurate heat treat records including alloy type, load details, time in oven, and visual inspection of castings to ensure quality standards are met. 

⦿ Maintenance Support: Assist with basic oven maintenance and report any deviations such as temperature drops or unexpected shutdowns promptly to minimize downtime. 

⦿ *Daily Success Indicators: Consistently follow heat treat processes, maintain oven parameters within specifications, demonstrate progressive learning and autonomy, and contribute to a safe 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: 

⦿ High School Diploma or GED. 

⦿ Ability to follow detailed instructions and heat treat recipes accurately. 

Nice-to-haves: 

⦿ Previous experience working in heat treatment, foundry, or manufacturing environments with exposure to high temperatures. 

⦿ Experience operating forklifts or coordinating with material handling teams. 

⦿ Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and respond to equipment deviations. 

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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