Labourer​/Trades Assistant

Laborer Division:
Weir ESCO

Location:

Phoenix, Onsite

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste.

Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

Purpose of Role:
Support the shop floor by performing a variety of manual and operational tasks to ensure efficient production, safe handling of materials, and a clean, organized work environment. This role contributes to meeting production goals, maintaining quality standards, and supporting skilled trades and machine operators as required.

• General Shop Support & Operations:
  Perform a variety of general labor tasks to support daily manufacturing operations, assisting production activities and adapting to changing operational needs.
• Material Handling & Equipment Operation:
  Operate forklifts and handling equipment to move materials safely across the shop, supporting production flow and material availability.
• Production Support & Tools Usage:
  Assist with basic fabrication and preparation tasks using hand and power tools, and support cutting and material preparation activities as trained.
• Shipping & Receiving Support:
  Support logistics activities including staging, loading, and material handling to ensure efficient inbound and outbound flow.
• Safety First:
  Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

• Ability to work safely around hot metal, welding, and plasma cutting operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Strong attendance and punctuality with the ability to work 5 days per week, and occasionally up to 6 days as required.

• Ability to safely operate a forklift and material‑handling equipment (certification considered an asset or must be obtained).
• Experience using electric and hand tools; experience with cutting torches (oxy/fuel) is an asset.

We live our values: we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world‑class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end‑to‑end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team‑specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of.

Thank you for your interest in joining us.