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Nordson

Designs and sells precision dispensing equipment

Process Technician 2

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeEast Providence, RI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two to five years of experience working with molds, including mold setting and injection mold processing, in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Experience troubleshooting injection molding processes.
  • Knowledge of plastic materials and their processing characteristics.
  • Experience with computer-controlled machines.
  • Ability to read and understand work instructions.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Ability to climb up and down ladders frequently.

Responsibilities

  • Set up molds and start up and troubleshoot molding processes; work with any molds and auxiliary equipment.
  • Start up molds set by the Molding Technician, developing or modifying process parameters as needed.
  • Process molds to produce samples for First Piece Inspection and perform advanced troubleshooting for dimensional or visual issues, including flow marks, degradation, and splay.
  • Identify and implement improvements to molding processes for cavitation, cycle time, and parts containment 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 and train Process Technician I in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of molding defects, as needed.
  • Identify tooling issues and submit detailed work orders to the tool room for repair.
  • Identify injection molding machine or auxiliary equipment issues and submit detailed work orders to the maintenance department for repair.
  • Provide and implement ideas to improve the efficiency of the molding department.
  • Communicate problems, needs, and important information to the supervisor.
  • Practice good housekeeping and take appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative environmental impacts.
  • Complete required documentation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
  • Experience with Engel and Sumitomo machines and robot operation.
  • Formal plastics injection molding training.

About the Company

Nordson

Designs and sells precision dispensing equipment

Nordson designs and manufactures specialized manufacturing equipment. Its main products are dispensing equipment for adhesives, sealants and coatings, along with systems used to cure and surface-treat materials. It also makes testing and inspection equipment for electronic components. The company supports a broad range of industries, including packaging, electronics, medical, automotive, energy, and construction. Its products work by precisely dispensing fluids and controlling processes such as curing and surface treatment, using fluid-management and precision-engineering technology. Nordson differentiates itself with high-precision, reliable equipment and a global footprint that enables a wide product range, after-sales services, replacement parts and consumables. The company’s goal is to help customers improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce material usage, and cut waste through accurate, repeatable processes.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Westlake, OH
Founded
1935

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