Machine Operator

weir; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Wellness support for you and your team

Collaboration with global teams

Study support

Job summary

Weir in Portland, OR is seeking a Machine Operator to operate molding machinery onsite and support production goals. You will follow the production instructions, manage machine timing, and ensure consistent output while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.

The role requires reliability, the ability to work early morning shifts, and the physical capacity to handle molds up to 35 pounds. You will be part of a team that values safety and collaboration toward a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Operate molding machinery safely and efficiently following machine settings and production instructions to produce molds.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor automated processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety procedures and wear PPE at all times in a noisy environment.
• Physical Handling: Lift and position molds weighing up to 35 pounds in a demanding setting.
• Team Collaboration: Work with the Molding Department under team leadership to maintain performance.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Physically demanding work

Early morning shifts

Lifting up to 35 pounds

Tools

HMI touchscreen systems

Hydraulic systems basics

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

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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