Process Technician I - 3rd Shift

Nordson • East Providence, RI

4d • 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience working with molds (mold setting and injection mold processing) in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding processes
• Knowledge of plastic materials and their processing characteristics
• Experience with computer controlled machines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read and understand work instructions
• Mechanical aptitude
• Use of hand tools and precision measuring/testing instruments
• Ability to climb up and down ladders frequently

Nice To Haves

• Experience with forklift and pallet jack operation, preferred
• Experience with Engel and Sumitomo machines and robot operation, preferred
• Formal plastics injection molding training, preferred

Responsibilities

• Start up molds that have been set by the Molding Technician, developing or modifying process parameters as needed
• Process mold to produce samples for First Piece Inspection, performing advanced troubleshooting as needed for dimensional or visual issues (flow marks, degradation, splay etc)
• Identify improvements to molding process for cavitation, cycle time and parts containment and implement while maintaining quality standards
• Pull and set molds as needed for production requirements
• Troubleshoot molding processes and make adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency
• Assist/Train Process Technician I in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of molding defects, as needed
• Able to identify tooling issues and submit detailed work order to tool room for repair
• Able to identify injection molding machine or auxiliary equipment issues and submit detailed work order to maintenance department for repair
• Provide and implement ideas to improve the efficiency of the molding department
• Communicate problems, needs and important information to supervisor
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment
• Performs all documentation as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more.
• We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED