Process Technician II

Nordson Corporation•East Providence, RI

1d•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

Set up molds, start up/trouble shoot molding process.
Fully capable to work on any molds and all auxiliary equipment.
Work with trainee, as required.
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.