Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Role: Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Division: Weir ESCO

Location: Newton, Mississippi

Shift: Evening (5:00 pm to 5:00 am)

Shift Premium: $3.50 per hour)

*This job is an Onsite Position*

Purpose of Role: The successful candidate will have a combination of working knowledge in electrical, mechanical, mobile, fabrication, or pneumatics/hydraulics fields, and demonstrate a experienced mechanical aptitude and willingness to work in multiple departments.

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 electrical repair

• Advanced knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and repairs, knowledge of PLC an asset

• Must be able to read electricidal schematics/ blueprints

• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on both mechanical and electrical systems on a variety of equipment

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

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

• Flexibility in your schedule

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,