Senior Machinist

Nordson Corporation•Clinton, SC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Nordson is seeking a Senior Machinist to join their team. This role involves operating and setting up various machining equipment, including CNC machines, Swiss tool machines, twin spindle lathes, and multi-axis VMCs. The Senior Machinist will be responsible for routine maintenance, quality control, and production flow, ensuring that their work positively impacts plant metrics and customer satisfaction. They will also play a key role in training new associates and cross-training existing staff. Nordson is a global company founded in 1954, committed to innovation and providing essential products and systems across various end markets. They value integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence, offering employees opportunities for career advancement and impact.

Requirements

Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist - preferred associate degree
5+ years of experience in a machining environment beyond post-secondary or trade school education required
A recognized apprenticeship may be required.
Strong knowledge or reading code and editing programs.
Fluent and well versed in blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T.
Consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
Consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to sit; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical, communication and computer skills.
Strong understanding of mathematics.
Strong communicator and team player.
Ability to work independently and with a high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.
Set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets, and complex CNC program editing computerized equipment for defined runs with limited supervision or assistance.
Run and set up multiple types of equipment such as Swiss tool machines and twin spindle lathes and multi axis VMC’s.
Run and set up pallet changers and horizontal mills.
Perform routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory records of machine replacement parts.
Detect malfunctions in equipment and non-spec parts and provide corrections.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and instruments such as calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools related to the occupation.
Communicate to other departments status and updates of the machining group.
Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Lead all cross training and new hire training activities.
Other duties as assigned.