Machine Operator

ESCO Group LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Access to global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support for you and your fam

Collaboration with global teams

Study support

#ESCO

#LI-MC2

Job summary

ESCO Group LLC in Portland, OR is seeking a Machine Operator to operate molding equipment onsite, following production schedules and safety protocols. You’ll work Monday–Thursday, 3:30AM–2:00PM and handle molds up to 35 pounds in a warm, noisy environment with PPE consistently worn.

You’ll collaborate with the Molding Department and maintain efficiency. You’ll need prior machine operating experience, reliability, and a willingness to work early morning shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to work in a warm, noisy environment with continuous PPE.
• Reliable and willing to work early morning shifts.
• Ability to lift molds up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Operate molding machinery safely and efficiently following machine settings and production instructions.
• Process Monitoring: Oversee heating, molding, sand placement, vibration, rotation, and curing processes to ensure quality.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety procedures and wear PPE consistently in a manufacturing setting.
• Physical Handling: Lift and move molds up to 35 pounds as required.
• Team Collaboration: Work with the Molding Department team under leadership guidance.
• Travel: No travel required.
• Safety First: Maintain 100% commitment to zero-harm behaviors.

Skills

Machine operating experience

Lift up to 35 pounds

Early morning shifts

Tools

HMI touchscreen systems

Job description

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
• Must-haves: Ability to work in physically demanding, warm, and noisy conditions with continuous PPE use
• Must-haves: Reliability and willingness to work early morning shifts
• Must-haves: Ability to lift molds weighing up to approximately 35 pounds
• Nice-to-haves: Experience in machine shops or assembly/manufacturing production
• Nice-to-haves: Familiarity with HMI (Human Machine Interface) touchscreen systems
• Nice-to-haves: 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
• #ESCO
• #LI-MC2

We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of.

Thank you for your interest in joining us.