• Job Description

  Req#: R0031013

  Foundry Operator
  Weir ESCO
  Port Hope, ON
  Onsite - Rotating Shift

  Full Time - 6 Month Contract to Hire

  * NEW- Increased Hourly Wages and Shift Premiums *
  
  Purpose of Role: Operate hand held grinders to safely remove excess metal from inside and outside castings.
  
  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:

  • Operate hand held grinders to safely remove excess metal from inside and outside castings

  • Verify fit accuracy by correctly using gaging with different thickness feeler gages

  • Utilize hoist to manipulate castings to the proper position for fitting/gaging

  • Keeping track of the part Identification

  • Correctly fill out shift pitch board to include current pitch and reasons if pitch is missed

  • Keep work station in good order for the next shift/operator

  • Occasionally the Fitter will move by hand gaging weighing 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:

  • Previous experience in manufacturing is a plus

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to work with others

  • Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours

  Benefits:

  • Paid Vacation Days

  • Paid Statutory Holidays

  
  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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• About the company

  The Weir Group plc is a Scottish multinational engineering company headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland.

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