Machine Operator

Machine Operator

• Location: Portland, OR
• Work Arrangement: Onsite

Shift: Monday – Thursday, 3:30AM – 2:00PM

• 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

Machine Operation: Operate molding machinery safely and efficiently following machine settings and production instructions to produce molds. Daily tasks include managing machine timing settings and production cycles to maintain consistent output. Success means mastering processes quickly and consistently meeting production objectives.

Process Monitoring: Monitor automated manufacturing processes involving heating, molding, sand placement, vibration, rotation, and curing operations to ensure quality and efficiency.

Safety Compliance: Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE continuously in a warm, noisy manufacturing environment. Success includes demonstrating 100% commitment to zero harm behaviors.

Physical Handling: Safely handle molds weighing up to approximately 35 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment with exposure to heat and noise.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Molding Department team under the leadership of Steve Davis, contributing to a supportive and coaching-focused environment.

Travel Requirements: No travel required.

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:

Machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to work in physically demanding, warm, and noisy conditions with continuous PPE use

Reliability and willingness to work early morning shifts

Ability to lift molds weighing up to approximately 35 pounds

Nice-to-haves:

Experience in machine shops or assembly/manufacturing production

Familiarity with HMI (Human Machine Interface) touchscreen systems

Previous exposure to hydraulic and pneumatic systems (maintenance not required)

• 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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