Production Team Member - Pouring
Pouring Operations
Responsible for pouring hot molten metal from small ladles into sand molds using a fixed manipulator arm and bar-type handle. Daily tasks include tipping ladles to pour metal, dumping used ladle shells, and preparing new ones. Success means consistent, safe, and accurate pouring to meet production standards.
Ladle Handling
Manage the large ladle of hot molten metal by moving it via overhead crane and tipping it to fill smaller ladles using a manual wheel. Add hot topping to molds using a long-handled scoop. Daily precision and safety are critical for success.
Physical Setup
- Rapid, repetitive lifting
- Pushing/pulling mold carts
- 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.
Travel Requirements
Minimal to no travel required; 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
- 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
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
- 5% 401(k) Retirement Match
- 15 days Paid Time Off in first year
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Flexibility in your schedule
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.