Heat Treat Oven Loader/Puller

Weir • Newton, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Weir ESCO is seeking a safety-focused and reliable Oven Puller (Forklift Operator) to join its manufacturing team. The role involves operating a forklift for approximately 75% or more of each 10-hour shift to move castings through the heat-treatment process, while supporting production, maintaining equipment, and helping ensure a safe, efficient workflow. The position is onsite and works a second-shift schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 12:00 PM to 10:15 PM.

The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, including extreme heat and cold, and on concrete floors. Success is measured by safe forklift operation, productivity, attendance, quality workmanship, and adherence to safety standards.

Weir describes itself as a global engineering business founded in 1871, with 11,000 colleagues in more than 60 countries. Its stated purpose is to make mining operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable, helping customers use less energy, water, and waste.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of verifiable forklift operating experience.
• Strong communication, reading, writing, and basic math skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing, foundry, or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with heat-treating, casting, or metal-processing operations.
• Experience working in extreme temperature conditions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and experience performing minor equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift for approximately 75% or more of each shift, loading castings into heat-treat ovens and safely unloading hot castings.
• Conduct basic forklift inspections and monitor fuel levels.
• Remove scale and debris from ovens and quench tanks.
• Assist with minor maintenance and repairs as directed.
• Transport pallets, trays, and castings throughout the facility.
• Remove finished products and manage scrap materials to support continuous production.
• Follow safety procedures and support Weir's zero-harm workplace culture.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Wellness programs for you and your family.
• Global inclusion and networking opportunities.
• Study and educational support.
• Sharebuilder program.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Regional and site-specific benefit offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED