Manufacturing Technician I (Press Attendant) 3rd Shift

Nordson Corporation•Norwich, CT

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. This role involves keeping molding machines supplied with correct resin and assisting process technicians with mold changes by cleaning hoppers, machines, floors, and grinders for the next scheduled job.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Basic math skills
Ability to read and write English

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience using hand tools
Experience operating a forklift
Mechanical aptitude and abilities

Responsibilities

Review material controller at start of each shift to ensure correct settings.
Make rounds to each press to check grinders and ensure they are functioning properly and not full.
Clean the hopper, vacuum the loader and grinder; install new material; properly set and calibrate color feeders on presses that have material/color changes.
Clean the press and surrounding floor area after material/color changes to eliminate spillage and return unused material/color to proper location.
Replace gaylords on mezzanine as needed; break down/store/dispose empty gaylords and properly label reusable resin.
Remove full parts and regrind scrap gaylords; replace with empties as needed.
Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment.
Other duties as assigned.