Process Technician II- 3rd Shift

Nordson; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson is seeking a mold technician in Rhode Island to set up molds, run production, and train a trainee as needed. You will troubleshoot molding processes, respond to machine/tooling issues, and suggest improvements to boost efficiency while ensuring product quality.

The role emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and timely communication with supervision. The candidate should have 2–5 years mold experience in manufacturing, knowledge of plastics, and ability to read work instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience working with molds in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting molding processes.
• Experience with forklift and pallet jack operation preferred.
• Knowledge of plastic materials and their processing characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Set molds in presses and run production using established processes.
• Train process technician trainee as needed.
• Troubleshoot molding processes and make basic adjustments for quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot mold/tooling malfunctions and communicate with repair.
• Provide and implement ideas to improve molding department efficiency.
• Solve quality problems and work with quality to identify root causes.
• Spray mold with Mold Saver before removing a mold after run.
• Communicate problems, needs and information to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain housekeeping and prevent pollution.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication

Read and follow instructions

Hand tools & precision instruments

Knowledge of plastics processing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift and pallet jack operation

Computer controlled machines

Engle machines & robots

Job description

Set up molds, start up/trouble shoot molding process. Fully capable to work on any molds and all auxiliary equipment. Work with trainee, as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set molds in presses and run production using pre-existing processes using the established process disc or print out if no disc exists
• Train process technician trainee as needed
• Troubleshoot molding processes and make basic adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency
• Troubleshoot molding machine/tooling malfunctions and communicate information with repair
• Provide and implement ideas to improve the efficiency of the molding department
• Solve quality problems and work with quality department to identify root causes
• Spray mold with "Mold Saver" before removing a clean mold that has finished running
• 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
• 2-5 years of experience working with molds (mold setting and injection mold processing) in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting
• Experience with forklift and pallet jack operation, preferred
• Knowledge of plastic materials and their processing characteristics
• Experience with computer controlled machines
• Experience with Engle machines and robots, 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

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 70 pounds.