Molding Process Technician I — Injection Mold Expert

Nordson Corporation; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD in East Providence, RI seeks an experienced Mold Technician to set up molds, start up processes, and troubleshoot molding issues. You will drive efficiency while maintaining quality and safety in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities include adjusting process parameters, producing samples for inspection, and guiding teammates in defect analysis. Prior plastics molding experience and familiarity with Engel/Sumitomo machines are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years of experience with molds in manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding processes.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack preferred.
• Knowledge of plastics processing and computer controlled machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up molds and start up/adjust molding process.
• Process mold to produce samples for First Piece Inspection.
• Identify process improvements for cavitation, cycle time, quality.
• Pull and set molds for production needs.
• Troubleshoot molding processes and adjust for quality/efficiency
• Train/assist others in troubleshooting molding defects
• Report tooling or machine issues with detailed work orders

Skills

Excellent communication

Mechanical aptitude

Read instructions

Hand tools & gauges

Climb ladders

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Engel machines

Sumitomo machines

Robot operation

Job description

Nordson EFD in East Providence, RI seeks an experienced Mold Technician to set up molds, start up processes, and troubleshoot molding issues. You will drive efficiency while maintaining quality and safety in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities include adjusting process parameters, producing samples for inspection, and guiding teammates in defect analysis. Prior plastics molding experience and familiarity with Engel/Sumitomo machines are a plus.