Process Technician I

Nordson EFD LLC; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD LLC in East Providence, RI seeks an entry-level Level 1 Process Technician to learn injection molding operations through on-the-job mentorship and formal training. You will support production by assisting mold setups, equipment checks, material changes, and troubleshooting under supervision.

The role includes setting up presses for production, monitoring machines, recording data, and following SOPs and 6S standards. Shift: 7pm–3:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of molding/press experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• English language proficiency.
• Knowledge of plastic materials.
• Experience with computer-controlled machines.

Responsibilities

• Set molds in presses and run production using established processes.
• Assist mold setups, start-ups, and material changes.
• Monitor molding machines for stability and quality.
• Troubleshoot minor defects or process deviations.
• Record data and complete documentation.
• Follow SOPs, safety and 6S standards.
• Train process technician trainee as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and environmental standards.

Skills

Communication

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & interpreting instructions

Math calculations

Reading schematics/diagrams

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring devices

Computer-controlled machines

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

The Level 1 Process Technician is an entry-level trainee role responsible for learning the fundamentals of injection molding operations through on-the-job mentorship and formal training. This position supports production by assisting with mold setups, equipment checks, material changes, and troubleshooting under supervision. The role is critical to the department’s long-term succession planning, ensuring the transfer of knowledge from highly tenured technicians to the next generation of skilled talent. The Process Technician I performs all of the duties necessary to set up and ready a press for production, this may include the completion of the first piece inspection and paperwork, under the direction of a supervisor or Prinicpal Process Technicians. Shift: 7pm - 3:30pm Monday-Friday

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set molds in presses and run production using pre-existing processes using the established process
• Assist with mold setups, start-ups, and material changes under supervision
• Monitor molding machines and processes for stability and quality
• Support troubleshooting activities to correct minor defects or process deviations
• Perform visual inspections and basic in-process quality checks
• Clean molds, tools, and equipment as directed
• Record data and complete documentation as required
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety, and 6S standards
• Shadow senior technicians (e.g., Mike, Ken) to support knowledge transfer of legacy equipment
• Attend formal training (e.g., Routsis Injection Molding Certification) as directed
• Train process technician trainee as needed
• Troubleshoot molding processes under supervision
• Troubleshoot molding machine/tooling malfunctions and communicate information with repair under supervision
• Provide and implement ideas to improve the efficiency of the molding department
• Solve quality problems and work with quality department to identify root causes
• Communicate problems, needs and important information to supervisor
• Other duties as assigned
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of molding and/or die setter experience or 1+ years of press attendant experience within Nordson EFD’s injection molding department
• Able to speak, read and write in English and have the ability to read and comprehend simple work instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form as required
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only standardization exists
• Knowledge of plastic materials and their processing characteristics
• Experience with computer-controlled machines
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentages and to draw and interpret various graphs
• Ability to read and understand work instructions
• Mechanical aptitude
• Use of hand tools and precision measuring/testing instruments
• Ability to climb up and down ladders frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manufacturing environment. 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. Frequent stooping and bending. Regularly required to sit or stand and move about the facility. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.