Production Team Member - Pourer

Weir ESCO

Newton, Mississippi

Onsite

2nd Shift: 1:00 pm - 9:15 pm

Purpose of Role:

The Melting pourer is responsible for the safe and controlled operation of all Ladle related tasks. This includes inspection and maintenance of the ladle refractory.  He/she pours hot molten metal from the ladle to the sand molds, identifies the next heat to be poured and verifies the number of molds in that heat, rolls ladles over to transfer the metal from the ladle to the AOD vessel and slag at different times, takes samples from the ladle, takes temperatures from the ladle and prepares the ladles for the next heat. 

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:

• Rebuild Pouring Ladles per procedures for next heat. 
• Sets the stopper rod in the ladle and checks for fit. 
• Holds the transfer ladle steady with a long rod while the heat is being tapped from the furnace. 
• Uses ladle to pour metal into vessel and molds, and collect sample for lab testing.
• Inspects and maintains the condition of the transfer ladles by chipping the solidified slag. 
• Participate in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen). 
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to work in high temperatures and a loud environment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and be physically active for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• 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 
• Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  Good reading, writing, 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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