Weir has been in business since 1871 and our sustainability and success has been built on attracting, retaining, and developing exceptional people.

As a global company, employing around 15,000 people in over 70 countries, we reflect the diversity of our customers in the diversity of our people and ensure everyone is given the opportunity to flourish regardless of their gender, race, beliefs or background.

Weir is an inclusive and innovative organisation where you can be your authentic self. We continually develop our talent and diversity of thought to keep our business relevant, innovative and successful for the future.

Enabling our people to unleash their full potential is central to ‘We are Weir’, our vision, mission, and strategic priorities. We aim to be the most admired engineering business in our markets and we'll achieve that ambition by being the employer of choice in our markets.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering, manufacturing and service locations worldwide.

Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, and piping systems in industrial establishments by performing the following duties.

Objectives:
Must meet all the Duties and Responsibilities of a Maintenance Mechanic I plus the following:

• Demonstrate the ability to calculate drive ratios, V-belt, and roller chain length for given application.

• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired components.

• Demonstrates the ability to identify and repair common problems experienced with the breakdown of cranes and hoist.

• Demonstrate ability to perform safe equipment rigging for lifting or hoisting using chain hoists or overhead cranes.

• Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.

• Complete troubleshooting and repair of all plant production equipment with little or no supervision.

• Electrical: Demonstrate understanding of basic electrical theory.

• Demonstrate ability to trouble shoot common motor control center problems.

• Demonstrate ability to perform diagnostic tests on motors with meggars and ohmmeters.

• Calculate motor frame measurements, Replace and connect all types and sizes of motors.

• Be able to identify basic functions of a PLC system. Be able to identify if an input or output is active.
  
  
• Checks safety interlocks on all machinery and equipment.

• Ability to read wiring diagrams and PLC ladder logic, and be able to demonstrate troubleshooting of common problems.

• Demonstrate the ability to perform electronic backups of equipment controls programming, operating systems and macros.

• Demonstrate ability to perform precision measurements with calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.

• CNC: Able to perform trouble shooting and resolve common issues such as tool changer and pallet changer alignments.

• Verification of axis alignments.

• Understand troubleshoot and repair integrated machine systems.

• Provides input for the development of procedures for the PM team.

• Familiar with POWRA and LOTO systems.

• Understands and utilizes the CMMS within the scope of his/her job.

• Provide efficient assistance to more experienced maintenance employees on plant jobs and projects.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with one to three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.

• Must be able to safely use all shop and hand tools.
• Must be able to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and extend-able boom lifts.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to interpret schematic drawings, procedure changes, and work orders.

Computer Skills:

The incumbent should have knowledge of the following software:

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Physical Demands:

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. In certain areas of the facility personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required, including safety glasses and steel-toed shoes, and ear plugs.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.