Operation Technician - Pouring

Operation Technician - Pourer

Weir ESCO

Portland, OR

Dayshift : Monday – Thursday, 3:00AM – 1:30

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Business Need/Purpose of Role:

Pouring and Shakeout is an area with a set of four interchangeable jobs. A person in this area must be team oriented, self-directed, and able to perform all the functions required as follows:

Objectives & Measurement – Key Responsibilities:

LADLEMAN

- Responsible for operating the large ladle of molten metal, transporting it to the pouring line via overhead crane, and manually tipping it using a large wheel to fill smaller pouring ladles.

- Also adds hot top after metal is poured.

POURER

- Responsible for pouring molten metal into sand molds using a fixed manipulator arm and bar handle.

- Also handles disposal of used ladle shells and preparation of new ones.

SET UP

- Physically demanding role involving rapid, repetitive lifting, pushing/pulling mold carts, scanning mold tags, and supporting crew as needed.

HOT METAL CRANE OPERATOR

- Must be able to pass certification as a hot metal crane operator, and takeout heats as necessary.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

- Good communication skills

- Able to learn about alloys and metal specifications

- Able to work with exposure to extreme heat from hot molten metal

- Good physical agility and coordination

- Extensive walking, upper body strength and good lifting technique is required

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

We offer $24.65 per hour to start and $28.35 per hour rate of pay when you’re fully trained.

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