Mold Process Technician II — Setup, Troubleshoot, Improve

Nordson Corporation; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Corporation in East Providence, RI is seeking a molding technician responsible for setting up molds, starting and running production using established processes, and maintaining quality and efficiency.

You will train a process technician trainee, troubleshoot molding processes and equipment, implement efficiency improvements, and collaborate with quality to root out issues. This role requires physical capability and strict safety adherence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years mold experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting.
• Experience with forklift and pallet jack operation, preferred.
• Knowledge of plastic materials and their processing characteristics.
• Experience with Engle machines and robots, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set molds in presses and run production using established processes.
• Train process technician trainee as needed.
• Troubleshoot molding processes and make basic adjustments.
• Troubleshoot molding machine/tooling malfunctions and communicate with repair.
• Provide and implement ideas to improve molding department efficiency.
• Address quality problems with the quality department to identify root causes.
• Spray mold with Mold Saver before removing a completed mold.
• Communicate problems, needs and important information to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Practice good housekeeping and prevent pollution or negative environmental impacts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Mechanical aptitude

Read work instructions

Lift up to 70 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2-5 years molding experience

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Engle machines & robots

Computer controlled machines

Job description

Nordson Corporation in East Providence, RI is seeking a molding technician responsible for setting up molds, starting and running production using established processes, and maintaining quality and efficiency.

You will train a process technician trainee, troubleshoot molding processes and equipment, implement efficiency improvements, and collaborate with quality to root out issues. This role requires physical capability and strict safety adherence.