Welder / Fitter

Description

Welder / Fitter

Weir ESCO

Elko, Nevada

Onsite

Purpose of Role:

Responsible for applying appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate or repair parts of metal or other weldable materials, as specified by work orders, blueprints, sketches or charts. 

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 g row 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. Weir ESCO is a globally recognized leader of ground engaging technology used in the surface mining and infrastructure markets. From the initial design and manufacturing to field maintenance, ESCO's global engineering and technical teams offer expert support to customers who need equipment for large mining machines or excavators.

Key Responsibilities

Welds metal parts together using appropriate processes and performing related tasks such as cutting and grinding.

Repairs broken or cracked parts, files holes and increases size of metal parts.

Positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products prior to welding.

Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications using measuring instruments.

Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Works under general supervision on duties and tasks that reflect substantial variety and complexity.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications

Experience: 1 or more years’ experience in heavy equipment welding

Certifications/Licenses: MSHA 5023 certification is a plus.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Read blueprints, general understanding of heavy equipment and mining processes

Full time Weir ESCO employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision benefits on their date of hire. We offer a generous 401(k) employer match and you start accruing paid time off on your first day.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our and .

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