Facility Technician

Weir Minerals Clayton, VIC Onsite

Weir Minerals is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented

Facility Technician

to join our inclusive and collaborative team at the

Weir Technical Centre

in Clayton, Victoria.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative mineral processing projects while developing a broad range of technical skills.

You will perform routine testing, analysis and maintenance activities on Weir equipment and pilot plant test rigs for processing of mineral slurries. Equipment includes but is not limited to hydro-cyclones, slurry pumps, slurry pipelines, mixers, thickeners, decanter centrifuges, filter press and other equipment.

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 grow 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.

Key Responsibilities:

- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

- Supporting safe and efficient operations across our pilot plant and laboratory facilities.

- Conducting equipment setup, basic maintenance, and test work.

- Preparing samples and performing lab tests such as particle size analysis.

- Handling materials and documentation in line with Weir’s standards.

- Collaborating with engineers and technicians to improve safety and performance.

- Learning new skills and adapting to evolving project needs.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

- At least 2 years of relevant industry experience.

- Confidence using hand and power tools; basic fabrication skills are a plus.

- Ability to read and follow safety and operating procedures.

- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

- Physical capability to meet the demands of the role.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

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

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.

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