Foundry Worker

At Weir we value differences and believe that diversity of people, backgrounds, skills, and experiences makes a team stronger and more effective.

Weir Minerals Australia LTD, a member of the Weir Group PLC, is the market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of slurry pumps and allied minerals processing equipment to the mining industry, both within Australia and throughout the world.

Currently we have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and pro-active Foundry Worker to join the Foundry team based out of our Artarmon, NSW site. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient distribution of metal to moulds, mould set up, mould clamping and ladle making.

The key responsibilities of this role will include: (but not limited to)

• Raise safety concerns and hazards.
• Report OHS&E issues to the melting & pouring supervisor.
• Participate in the Weir disciplinary system when policies and neglected.
• Train, follow and enforce all SOPS’s relevant to the department.
• Ensure that Housekeeping is in order throughout the shift.
• Tagging and reporting of any damaged or dangerous equipment and reported to maintenance.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Evidence of more than 12-month experience within an industrial environment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• High risk work license, Dogging certificate and forklift license – desirable, non essential
• High attention to detail

What we offer

• A work environment where safety and employee wellbeing are always the priority!
• An excellent workplace culture within a globally recognised brand – operating in over 60 countries worldwide!
• Convenient location, onsite parking, and modern offices.
• Career development, opportunity for further growth and progression.
• Above market employee super contributions – great opportunity to build your super!

About Weir

Weir was founded in 1871 and today, 150 years later, is a global market leader providing trusted technology and serviced which make mining operations more productive and profitable. We own, design and manufacture some of the industry’s most trusted brands. We pride ourselves on our ability to be where and when our customers need us to help them sustainably provide the essential resources needed by the growing world.

https://www.global.weir/about-us/

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Supporting all our people

At Weir, we wish to encourage applications from all people. Fostering an inclusive environment where all people feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work is our commitment.

https://www.global.weir/careers/we-are-weir/diversity-and-inclusion/

To view the full details for the role and to apply, please submit a cover letter and CV via our career’s portal.

All offers of employment will be subject to passing a pre-employment medical and a drug & alcohol screen.

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