Process Technician I

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

Job summary

Nordson EFD is seeking an entry-level Level 1 Process Technician to learn injection molding operations through on-the-job mentorship. You will support production with mold setups, equipment checks, material changes, and troubleshooting under supervision.

Shift: 7pm - 3:30pm, Monday-Friday. The role involves training (e.g., Routsis Injection Molding Certification) and knowledge transfer to the next generation of technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year molding/die setting or press attendant experience.
• English reading/writing ability for instructions and memos.
• Familiarity with plastic materials and processing.
• Experience with computer-controlled machines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set molds in presses and run production using established processes.
• Assist with mold setups, start-ups and material changes under supervision.
• Monitor molding machines for stability and quality.
• Troubleshoot minor defects or process deviations.
• Perform in-process quality checks and documen tation.
• Maintain SOPs, safety and 6S standards.
• Shadow senior technicians to support knowledge transfer.
• Attend formal training (e.g., Injection Molding Certification) as directed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office

Compute rate, ratio and percentages

Read and understand work instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools & precision measuring

Ladder safety / mobility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1+ years molding or die setter experience

English literacy (read/write)

Knowledge of plastics processing

Experience with 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.

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 or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About Nordson EFD

Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacture