Machinist II

Nordson Corporation; Clinton (SC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Corporation is seeking a skilled machinist to operate a range of CNC equipment in our Clinton, SC facility. You will follow work instructions to ensure precise, quality production and maintain tooling, fixtures, and gauges.

The role requires blueprint interpretation, GD&T knowledge, and the ability to read calipers and micrometers. You will work with minimal supervision while prioritizing safety and accuracy on every part.

Qualifications

• Follow established assembly procedures to ensure quality production.
• Certificate in machine shop technology or associate degree preferred; 2-3 years machining experience.
• Strong math and blueprint reading skills and GD&T familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.
• Set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets, and intermediate programing CNC equipment for defined runs with limited supervision or assistance.
• Run and set up Swiss tool machines and twin spindle lathes
• Operate pallet changers and horizontal mills and vertical mills
• Perform routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory of machine replacement parts
• Understand flow of production and how their production affects plant metrics and customers.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, and determine key and critical characteristics.
• Utilize calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Cross-train to on other equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Machine shop technology certificate

Associates degree in machinist technology

Recognized apprenticeship

Job description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.


• Ability to set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets, and intermediate programing CNC computerized equipment for defined runs with limited supervision or assistance.


• Ability to run and set up Swiss tool machines and twin spindle lathes


• Ability to run and set up pallet changers and horizontal mills and vertical mills.


• Responsible for routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory of machine replacement parts.


• Understands flow of production and how their production affects plant metrics and customers.


• Fluent and well versed in blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T and capable of determining key and critical characteristics.


• Ability to utilize calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools related to the occupation.


• Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.


• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.


• Cross-train to on other equipment as needed.


• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Education and Experience Requirements

• Follow established assembly procedures to ensure quality production.


• Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist - preferred associates degree 2-3 years of experience in a machining environment beyond post secondary or trade school education required Recognized apprenticeship may be required.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, communication and computer skills.


• Strong understanding of mathematics


• Strong communicator and team player


• Ability to work independently and high attention to detail.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.


• The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.


• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.


• The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None Minimal Estimated __%

About Nordson

At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work. Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.