Production Team Member- Melt Crane Operator

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

1st Shift


Purpose of Role: The Melting Crane Operator is responsible the safe and controlled operation of an overhead cranes within the entire department. All cranes in both the Melting and Pouring bay are operated from the floor with a remote control.


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:

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

• Must move loads for department, including AOD Vessels, ladles of molten metal, through the melting and pouring bays

• Watch for people on the floor and use the sirens on the crane to alert personnel that the crane is moving

• Weighs up scrap in charge buckets using magnet on crane

• Position charge bucket over the furnace to safely charge

• Maintains Scrap bay and surrounding areas per 6S and CI Standards

• Clean Floor scales each shift with Crane Magnet

• Uses the remote control to position the ladle of hot metal over the molds and slag off boxes

• Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards

Job Knowledge:

• Participate in all Safety, Health and Environmental programs

• Assures compliance 6S & CI methodology

• Have a good work ethic

• Have a good attendance record

• Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace at all times

• Crane Certification 

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

• Perform other duties as directed by company

• Ensure all pours meet production & quality requirements

Education and Qualifications:

• Education:  High school diploma/GED

• Certifications/Licenses:  Crane operator certificate program through ESCO

• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office applications and other Window’s based programs

• Good reading, writing, mathematical, and verbal skills 

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.



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