Molding Technician II

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, 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 Mold Setter will set up and operate level injection mold machines including tool changeovers in a safe and effective manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform start-up and shut-down on plastic injection molding machines and related equipment; this includes cleaning and maintenance.
• Must verify correct set-up of molds, processes and auxiliary equipment before the machine starts. Troubleshoot issues to correct.
• Install, connect and verify knock-out bars, limit switches, hydraulic lines, water lines and temperature control units.
• Change robot end of arm tooling (EOAT) and enter programming for robots.
• Write preventative maintenance (PM) and Tool Room Work Orders.
• Perform daily PM at start up and shut down.
• Perform troubleshooting and basic mechanical repairs resulting from process monitoring and part inspections to insure part conformity and quality.
• Help to attain scheduling targets and communicate possible issues and deviations timely and appropriately.
• Monitor and attempt to reduce scrap.
• Integrate mold system with company's continuous improvement activities including idea submissions, safety observations, 5S, adherence to standard work and data tracking

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external customers
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve established outcomes
• Pay close attention to detail in all aspects of the job
• Make decisions using available resources and sound judgement, relying on self before others
• Ability to troubleshoot by determining causes of operating errors and equipment needed
• Use reasoning to discover answers to problems
• Generate or adapt equipment and technology to serve user needs
• Operate overhead crane and be forklift/forktruck certified

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent and or completion of vocational training

• 3 year experience in mold/die setting, preferably in plastic injection, medical environment
• Familiar with common safety and personal protective equipment as well as OSHA safety rules

Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00 PM-7:00 AM-3rd shift

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent: Talk, hear, speak, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard; occasionally move about the office
• Frequent: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due machine work
• Frequent: Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Constant: Regular, predictable attendance is required
• Constant: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk for the full shift
• Repeatedly lift to waist level and bends to 12 inches off of floor throughout shift

• This position requires balance, bend/stoop, climb stairs, crawl, crouch, kneel, keyboard/type, push, pull, reach, reach above shoulder, repetitive motion as well as computer/mouse use.
  
  

Work Environment:

The work environment described is representative of what must be met by an employee successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment is indoors in a controlled climate manufacturing setting. The noise level may be moderate to loud.

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Medical

At Nordson MEDICAL, you don't have to be a doctor to help save lives. We are the global expert in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices and component technologies. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson MEDICAL is a global team that works to create components for life-saving medical devices. 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 MEDICAL. 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.