Production Operator I

Nordson Corporation•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, 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. Summary of the role 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. Job Summary: Operate injection-molding equipment to produce finished plastic components according to defined processes following quality and safety standards.

Requirements

Familiar with computer and basic functionality
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external customers
Work effectively as part of a team to achieve established outcomes.
Understand other’s roles and empower one another to take responsibility to be successful.
Demonstrate a collaborative interaction with peers to reach a common goal.
Pay close attention to detail in all aspects of the job
Make decisions using available resources and sound judgment
Maintain confidentiality and discretion
Open to other’s ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new things.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor work to ensure quality.
Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Follows instructions, responds to direction, and solicits feedback to improve.
Act in such a way to instill trust from management, other associates, as well as customers.
Acts with honesty while assisting customers, processing transactions, handling money, and confidential information.
High school graduate or equivalent

Nice To Haves

1 year of Manufacturing experience or mechanical aptitude a plus

Responsibilities

Perform initial set-up for machine operation
Operate equipment and machinery to produce parts including multi-tasking on more than one machine at a time; may perform assembly of some components; transport trays of parts to and from machines
Interpret work orders including, written, oral and Kanban cards; keep track of production counts
Maintain necessary tools and materials for continuous operation
Inspect final components against specifications looking for small defects to ensure quality
Perform routine maintenance on equipment including clean-up of work area throughout and at end of shift
Support other operators as needed and may conduct on-the-job training of other operators
Weigh, pack and label produced parts for distribution to shipping, quality or other areas
Maintain records and conduct inventory as necessary
Rotate amongst operations and generally work overtime as required
Inform Supervisor of parts or equipment problems
Operate in a LEAN manufacturing environment and strive to suggest process improvements