Pattern Maker Machinist
Weir ESCO

Portland, OR
Onsite


Purpose of Role:

The ESCO Group, LLC (ESCO) a Division of The Weir Group, is hiring a Pattern Maker Machinist to serve our Portland based Engineering Teams.  We are looking for an energetic, talented, and professional team player who enjoys applying their practical skills to create high quality tooling in a timely manner. 

ESCO’s Innovation Center is a workshop and testing lab for concept exploration, product development, and rapid prototyping.  The Pattern Maker Machinist works under the direction of the Technical Supervisor, Tooling and Methoding Teams, to accomplish tasks related to projects and the work of the Innovation Center.  The Patter Maker Machinist provides technical expertise in all aspects of tooling creating and methoding for proper sand casting, and other machining activities.  The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is able to work safely and autonomously on assigned projects. 

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.


Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the divisional subject matter expert (SME) on methoding and pattern creation

Collaborate with the Tooling Teams, ESCO Production Facilities, and New Product Development Teams to facilitate prototype creation, advance tooling designs, and problem solving

Support Innovation Center Test Lab activities.

Subject matter expert for the use and care of basic fabrication equipment, and Model shop tools

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.

Completed formal CNC training or equivalent on job training; with 3-5 years of machinist experience

Familiarity with safe operation of metal and wood working hand and machine tools, cutting and welding operations, forklifts and overhead cranes

Experience programming and setting up robotic equipment and CNC machines, experience with HAAS VF8 machining center preferred

Familiarity with MS Office programs; Outlook, Word, Excel

Experience using CAD/CAM tools, NX experience preferred

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.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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