Heat Treat Oven Operator

Weir • Newton, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oven Operator is responsible for heat treating castings in large ovens. The role includes preparing oven loads, charging ovens, maintaining heat-treat records, visually inspecting castings, setting oven controllers, and performing oven maintenance. The operator must become familiar with the alloys produced and organize loads according to alloy and similar section size.

The position is onsite at Weir Esco on the first shift, scheduled from 5:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. It involves working in temperature-variable environments, including near ovens reaching 1,900°F, and handling castings with lifting equipment and forklifts. Weir describes itself as a global engineering business focused on making mining operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable, and emphasizes employee growth, inclusion, wellbeing, and safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing or foundry experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong reading, writing, math, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work around castings weighing up to 1,200 pounds using lifting equipment.
• Ability to work in temperature-variable environments, including areas near ovens reaching 1,900°F.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete logs, records, and data-collection documentation.
• Good upper-body strength and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare oven loads and organize castings by alloy and similar section size.
• Charge ovens and heat treat castings in large ovens.
• Maintain heat-treat records and complete logs and data-collection documentation accurately.
• Visually inspect castings.
• Set oven controllers and perform oven maintenance.
• Handle castings weighing up to 1,200 pounds using a jib crane or other lifting equipment.
• Drive a forklift as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to zero-harm behaviors and support a strong safety culture.

What This Job Offers

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