What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pouring Line Operator position at Weir Group?
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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