Process Technician I - 3rd Shift

Nordson EFD LLC; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced molding technician to join our team in Rhode Island. You will set up molds, start up processes, and troubleshoot molding operations to ensure quality samples for First Piece Inspection.

You will identify process improvements, handle tooling and equipment issues, and assist in training others while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. This role offers growth within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience working with molds (mold setting and injection mold processing) in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding processes.
• Knowledge of plastic materials and their processing characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Start up molds and adjust process parameters as needed.
• Process mold to produce samples for First Piece Inspection and troubleshoot dimensional/visual issues.
• Identify improvements to molding process for cavitation, cycle time and part containment.
• Pull and set molds for production requirements.
• Troubleshoot molding processes and adjust for quality and efficiency.
• Assist/train Process Technician I in troubleshooting molding defects.
• Identify tooling issues and submit work orders to tool room for repair
• Identify injection molding machine or auxiliary equipment issues and submit work orders to maintenance for repair
• Propose ideas to improve molding department efficiency
• Communicate problems and needs to supervisor
• Maintain housekeeping and environmental practices
• Document all procedures as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Tools & measuring

Ladder climbing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2-5 years of mold/injection molding experience

Tools

Engel machines

Sumitomo machines

Robot operation

Forklift

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. . Set up molds, start up/trouble shoot molding process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Start up molds that have been set by the Molding Technician, developing or modifying process parameters as needed
• Process mold to produce samples for First Piece Inspection, performing advanced troubleshooting as needed for dimensional or visual issues (flow marks, degradation, splay etc)
• Identify improvements to molding process for cavitation, cycle time and parts containment and implement while maintaining quality standards
• Pull and set molds as needed for production requirements
• Troubleshoot molding processes and make adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency
• Assist/Train Process Technician I in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of molding defects, as needed
• Able to identify tooling issues and submit detailed work order to tool room for repair
• Able to identify injection molding machine or auxiliary equipment issues and submit detailed work order to maintenance department for repair
• Provide and implement ideas to improve the efficiency of the molding department
• Communicate problems, needs and important information to supervisor
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment
• Performs all documentation as needed
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience working with molds (mold setting and injection mold processing) in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding processes
• Experience with forklift and pallet jack operation, preferred
• Knowledge of plastic materials and their processing characteristics
• Experience with computer controlled machines
• Experience with Engel and Sumitomo machines and robot operation, preferred
• Formal plastics injection molding training, preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills
• 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

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.