Manufacturing Technician I: Precision Molding

Nordson EFD LLC; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD is seeking an experienced operator to keep molding machines supplied with resin and to support mold changes by cleaning hoppers and grinders for the next job. You will take rounds on presses to verify grinders and ensure proper operation, and you will maintain cleanliness and safety in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

The role requires a High School diploma, basic math, and ability to read/write English; experience with hand tools and forklift operation is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Review material controller at start of each shift to ensure correct settings.
• Make rounds to each press to check grinders and ensure they are functioning properly and not full.
• Clean the hopper, vacuum the loader and grinder; install new material; properly set and calibrate color feeders on presses that have material/color changes.
• Clean the press and surrounding area after material/color changes to eliminate spillage and return unused material/color to proper location.
• Replace gaylords on mezzanine as needed; break down/store empty gaylords.
• Remove full parts and regrind scrap gaylords; replace with empties as needed.
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading and writing English

Experience in manufacturing

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift (tool)

Job description

Nordson EFD is seeking an experienced operator to keep molding machines supplied with resin and to support mold changes by cleaning hoppers and grinders for the next job. You will take rounds on presses to verify grinders and ensure proper operation, and you will maintain cleanliness and safety in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

The role requires a High School diploma, basic math, and ability to read/write English; experience with hand tools and forklift operation is preferred.