Production Associate I (2nd Shift) - Nordson

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Nordson MEDICAL designs, engineers and manufactures complex devices and components with applications in wound healing, surgical and minimally invasive, fluid management, pulmonology and interventional and structural heart.Our pioneering Advanced Polymers team was the first to manufacture and supply medical balloons to the medical device industry. Nordson MEDICAL workswithdoctors, start-ups and large medical companies around the world at any point in the product lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond. 

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Technician I is responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, adjusting, and running various types of  continuous manufacturing lines. This is a fast-paced multitasking role that requires, speed, precision, accuracy, attention to detail. Team members spend most or all of their workday on their feet. Each day in this job presents new challenges that require data analysis, process observation, and critical thinking in order to be successful.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain basic process lines
• Performs Line Clearance
• Completes documentation, data collection completely and accurately using GDP
• Cleaning /inspection tooling for upcoming runs
• Maintain production on multiple lines simultaneously
• Analyze data and make adjustments to production runs to maintain product quality and meet specifications
• Utilize various measurement systems to determine key parameters are met on mixtures or product.
• Trained in material handling operations: Assisting or performing material handler responsibilities as required
• Using business systems and MS Office programs as required
• Review pending job orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for pending jobs
• Weigh and measure materials using scales
• Participates in department internal and external audits
• Able to measure critical wire/tubing dimensions such as: I.D., O.D. and length
• Responsible for periodic cycle counting of all raw materials
• Receives pre-determined work assignments with some instruction
• Follows established practices and procedures works within established process limits and communicates when having issues
• Ensures that jobs are completed on schedule following established procedures and schedules.
• Training others on Material Handling operations
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1- 2 years manufacturing experience preferable
• Be able to read, write and speak fluent English

Skills and Abilities

• Follow all safety, quality, and ethics rules, procedures, and regulations
• Reports any safety or quality related concerns to supervisor or designee
• Communication with department and company leads, supervisors, engineers, and management
• Read, understand, and follow written procedures without deviating from the outlined process after completion of training
• Fast learner, ability to be coached and a willingness to grow.
• Results & goal oriented: always trying to achieve output performance expectations of daily tasks
• Operate as a team player to assist in meeting department goals
• Basic mathematics
• Able to use MS Office and Business systems

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Work is performed in a low noised, well maintained manufacturing environment with the associated hazards of chemical application hazards.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Travel Required

  None

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. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.