What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Technician position at Weir Group?
Manufacturing Tech - Molding
Townley
1st Shift: 7am - 430pm, M-F
Additional overtime available as business needs increase
Compensation: $16 per hour
Purpose of Role:
Founded in 1963, Townley Engineering & Manufacturing is a rapidly growing, American-made solutions expert for wear and abrasion problems found in the mining, dredging, and power industries. We have an opening for a Manufacturing Technician who is responsible for packing molds.
Essential Job Functions:
Pack sand molds
Break up sand molds and slag
Ability to apply mold coating and ramming/packing sand molds
Remove gates, sprues and other projections from castings
Clean castings and patterns
Follow oral and written instructions and/or direction given by supervisors to complete assigned work projects
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Requirements:
Safe operation of all tools
Materials handling experience preferred
Ability to work in a team-oriented work environment
Demonstrates excellent communication skills
Required Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Physical capability to properly handle tooling and safely set up large pieces; including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning products.
Must be able to stand, sit and bend for long periods of time.
Work Environment:
Manufacturing environment: loud noise levels, high temperatures, dirt and sand,
Required PPE: steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, dust masks, and/or respirators.
Townley, part of Weir, is a proven industry leader in delivering advanced wear solutions for abrasion and corrosion challenges across dredging, mining, and power generation. Building on Weir’s commitment to engineering excellence and customer partnership, Townley develops and applies specialized elastomers, polyurethanes, rubber compounds, and proprietary alloys to extend asset life and improve operational performance.
Our technical teams work closely with customers to understand each unique wear environment, ensuring the right material and solution is applied every time. Together, Weir and Townley combine global expertise with deep application knowledge to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions that help customers operate more efficiently.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $16