Furnace Operator

Melting OperatorDivision: Weir ESCOLocation: Newton2nd Shift | 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts) with overtime and occasional Fridays as needed.Purpose of Role: Responsible for melting steel to a molten bath, must be familiar with the equipment used in maintaining or repairing the refractory lining of the furnace and with the furnace refractory requirements, and will use this equipment to maintain the refractory coating on the inside of the furnace at all times.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:Checks the condition of the furnace and verifies the proper charge is placed in the furnaceActivates the electronic heat log steps in the melting subsystem on the computerFollows the sequence and requirements specifiedSafety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety cultureJob Expectations:Have a good attendance recordEnsure work area is clean and free of any hazardsTapping on pitch and updating pitch boardsData collectionHave a good work ethicMaintain a positive attitude in the workplace at all timesParticipate in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen)Perform other duties as directed by companyComfortable working in extreme heat conditions typical of furnace operationsJob Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:Education: High school diploma/GEDExperience: Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or industrial production experienceAbility to work second shift and 10-hour shifts with overtime flexibilityFounded 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 countries, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.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.