• Job Description

  Req#: R0033770

  Maintenance Welder- Millwright
  Weir ESCO
  Newton, MS

  Night Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM ($3.50 Shift Premium)

  Rotating Schedule (3 days on, 1 off, 3 days on, 1 off, etc)

  Week One - 3 x 12 Hour Shifts

  Week Two - 4 x 12 Hour Shifts

  
  
  Purpose of Role: The industrial Maintenance Welder- Millwright will have a combination of working knowledge in welding, fabrication, mechanical troubleshooting, and repairs of Industrial equipment.
  
  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:

  • Under limited supervision and with minimal technical guidance, keep plant equipment in good mechanical repair

  • Respond in a timely manner to work orders and management requests

  • Be able to troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment including hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Welding experience with stick all position and MIG for some fabrication and repairs

  • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions with accuracy

  • Perform preventative maintenance on multiple types of equipment

  • Perform routine troubleshooting activities

  Job Expectations:

  • Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

  • Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards

  • Be a team player and have a good work ethic

  • Maintain a calm and professional attitude in the workplace

  • Participate in and drive lean initiatives

  • These are direct hire, full-time positions, where ESCO offers a very competitive salary, market leading shift premiums, favorable work schedules and a comprehensive benefit package.

  • 12 hour shifts on a rotational basis. 3 on, 3 off, 1 on

  Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

  • Highschool or GED

  • AWS Certification an asset

  • 3-5 years welding experience in a manufacturing/ heavy industrial setting

  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.

  Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options

  • 5% 401(k) Retirement Match

  • 15 days Paid Time Off in first year

  • 11 Paid Holidays per year

  
  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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