Production Team Member- Melting Operator

Production Team Member- Melting Operator
Weir ESCO
Newton, MS
Onsite, Full- Time 

Shift: 2nd (1:00 PM -11:15 PM)

Purpose of Role: Responsible for refining steel to the correct chemical composition and temperature.  AOD Operator uses computer software to enter in chemistries to determine additions needed for refining the steel into the correct Alloy.  The AOD Operator is also responsible for maintaining the AOD vessel and monitors gas flows and instrumentation.  The AOD Operator also must record the details of each Heat for records and analysis.  

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 AOD vessel and verifies the proper additions are placed in the AOD vessel.

• Keep vessel in proper working order.

• Follow procedures as written for each material type and make additions needed.

• Communicates with AOD Operator to complete each heat

• Maintains the electronic heat log steps in the melting subsystem on the computer

• Follows the sequence and requirements specified in the heat process

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

Job Expectations:

• Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards 

• Tapping on pitch and updating pitch boards 

• Data collection 

• Have a good work ethic 

• Have a good attendance record 

• Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace at all times 

• Participate in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen) 

• Perform other duties as directed by company   

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Education:  High school diploma/GED 

• Experience:  Process management & Data Collection is a plus

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting/filtering, formulas, data validation, and basic chart creation.

• Ability to use data‑collection software or digital reporting tools to enter, update, and verify information accurately.

• Comfortable navigating spreadsheets, databases, and digital forms with minimal supervision

• Understanding of basic data‑quality concepts such as completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Data Integrity & Accuracy

• Strong commitment to high‑quality data entry with minimal errors.

• Ability to follow strict data‑handling procedures and naming conventions.

• Skilled at identifying inconsistencies, missing information, or anomalies in datasets.

• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information responsibly.

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 poweri