Manufacturing Technician I (Press Attendant - 2nd shift)

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, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, 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

Keeps molding machines supplied with correct resin and works with process technicians when mold changes are needed by cleaning the hoppers and grinders for the next scheduled job.

Essential Job Duties and 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

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience using hand tools
• Experience operating a forklift
• Mechanical aptitude and abilities

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Capable of working in a position with a high level of physical exertion in an 8-hour day. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch and talk or hear. Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, occasionally exposed to high and/or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals and where plastic injected parts are produced and packaged (i.e. plastic dust present, noise up to 80 db, etc.) The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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About Nordson EFD

Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson EFD. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career. 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.