Pouring Line Operator

US179 - ESCO - Portland - Portland Plant3 P, OR, USA · On-site

About this role

Pouring Line Operator

Location - Portland, OR

Work Arrangement - Onsite (Dayshift: Monday – Thursday, 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

What we do at Weir
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.

Make your impact
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.

What you’ll do

  • Pouring Operations: Perform daily pouring of hot molten metal from small ladles into sand molds using a fixed manipulator arm and bar-type handle. This includes tipping ladles to pour metal, dumping used ladle shells, and preparing new ones. Success means consistent, safe, and accurate pouring that meets production standards.

  • Ladle Handling: Manage large ladles of molten metal by moving them via overhead crane and tipping to fill smaller ladles using a manual wheel. Add hot topping to molds with a long-handled scoop. Daily precision and safety are critical for success.

  • Physical Setup: Engage in physically demanding tasks such as rapid, repetitive lifting, pushing/pulling mold carts, and scanning mold tags into the computer. Assist team members as needed to maintain workflow efficiency. Success is demonstrated by maintaining pace and accuracy in a physically challenging environment.

  • Hot Metal Crane Operation: Operate the hot metal crane after certification, managing heat removal as necessary. Success is measured by safe and efficient crane operation with zero incidents.

  • Team Collaboration: Work as part of a three-person pouring line rotation, supporting production continuity and quality standards.

  • Travel Requirements: Minimal to no travel; role is primarily onsite at the Portland facility.

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

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

  • Good communication skills to work effectively within the team

  • Ability to learn about alloys and metal specifications relevant to the role

  • Physical agility, coordination, and upper body strength to handle demanding tasks

  • Experience or ability to work safely around extreme heat from molten metal

Nice-to-haves:

  • Prior experience in foundry or metal pouring operations

  • Certification or experience operating overhead cranes

  • Familiarity with scanning and computer data entry in a manufacturing environment

  • Knowledge of safety protocols in heavy industrial settings

Why join Weir?
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.

Benefits

  • 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

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Company at a glance

MOTION METRICS™ is a Canadian mining technology division that enables a new generation of safe, smart, and sustainable mining. Based in Vancouver, B.C., the company joined forces with Weir, one of the world’s leading engineering businesses, to empower mines by developing and deploying advanced monitoring solutions that address the industry’s toughest challenges.

A diverse and tight-knit team of 100+ engineers, scientists, and professionals, Weir Motion Metrics colleagues share a passion for driving industry change through innovation by leveraging leading-edge, rugged camera technology and artificial intelligence. Through deep collaboration and industry expertise, Weir MOTION METRICS™ prioritizes customer partnerships in productivity and safety. Serving the mining market since 1999, then joining Weir in 2021, MOTION METRICS™ is proud to be Weir’s first-ever center of excellence for artificial intelligence and machine vision technology.

Visit our Careers page: https://weir.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Weir_External_Careers/jobs?q=Weir+Motion+Metrics

Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryMining
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States

Top Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Career development
  • Learning support
  • Global inclusion networks
  • Sharebuilder scheme
  • Wellness support

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